MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,383 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn tie rod. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm outer balljoint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front seatbelt slow to recoil and needs assistance to recoil fully
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes corroded under protective coating and out of reach (3.6.B.2c)
rear brakes slightly out of balance
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm outer balljoint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front seatbelt slow to recoil and needs assistance to recoil fully
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes corroded under protective coating and out of reach (3.6.B.2c)
rear brakes slightly out of balance
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
both front tyres worn near to limit
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)
both front tyres worn near to limit
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WK53 AGU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 AGU, 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 AGU registered?
WK53 AGU is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2003.
Is WK53 AGU safe to buy?
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