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WK53 AFO

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

213,206 mi
Last recorded213,206 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 AFO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 213,206 miles

slight play in wheels

Pass 20 Sep 2011 191,755 miles

nsr tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 28 Sep 2010 168,165 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 146,543 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 119,294 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

added 2,5 liters of engine oil to safely conduct emmissions test

Pass 30 Sep 2007 93,552 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 69,139 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 69,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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WK53 AFO is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 85,740 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK53 AFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WK53 AFO registered?

WK53 AFO is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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