CarVerify

Free Car Check

WK53 AGU

2003 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1988cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,383 mi
Last recorded146,383 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 AGU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 146,383 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 146,383 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 121,881 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 121,881 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 107,307 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Jul 2015 89,934 miles

both front tyres worn near to limit

Fail 8 Jul 2015 89,934 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

both front tyres worn near to limit

Pass 9 Jul 2014 67,411 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 67,411 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 56,503 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 56,503 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Apr 2013 56,082 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 53,485 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 49,457 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 46,514 miles

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 40,482 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 27,997 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 27,997 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 21,896 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 19,025 miles

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.

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WK53 AGU?

You can check the full history of WK53 AGU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

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?

The MOT history for WK53 AGU shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WK53 AGU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WK53 AGU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.