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WK53 AGY

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,944 mi
Last recorded114,944 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 AGY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 114,944 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 109,667 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 97,501 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear n/s brake disc corroded scored etc

rear o/s brake disc corroded scored etc

Fail 7 Sep 2010 82,803 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

front nearside brake disc worn corroding

front offside brake disc worn

rear nearside brake disc scored corroding

rear offside brake disc scored corroding

Pass 7 Sep 2010 82,803 miles

front nearside brake disc worn corroding

front offside brake disc worn

rear nearside brake disc scored corroding

rear offside brake disc scored corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2009 67,606 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 54,806 miles

front no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 12 Sep 2007 42,502 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 42,498 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 28,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 AGY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AGY, 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 AGY registered?

WK53 AGY is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is WK53 AGY safe to buy?

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