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WK53 AFY

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,968 mi
Last recorded93,968 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 AFY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 93,968 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 93,968 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 90,671 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 86,520 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 86,825 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 82,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

Pass 15 Apr 2013 75,582 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 67,416 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 67,394 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Dec 2010 55,594 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 44,870 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 38,085 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 30,027 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 21,874 miles

both rear tyres slightly mishapen

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 AFY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AFY, 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 AFY registered?

WK53 AFY is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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