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WK53 FSO

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,910 mi
Last recorded76,910 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 76,910 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs worn/corroded (from lack of use?) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR and OSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

NSR and OSR shock absorber casings corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 76,904 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens heavily faded affecting beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS and OS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs worn/corroded (from lack of use?) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR and OSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

NSR and OSR shock absorber casings corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2016 73,524 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear subframe lightly corroded

slight fluctuation from rear brake discs

Fail 11 Oct 2016 73,524 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear subframe lightly corroded

slight fluctuation from rear brake discs

Pass 26 Oct 2015 66,296 miles

front number plate broken

o/s/ r tyre on rear worn on edges

Pass 2 Oct 2014 58,925 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 58,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 54,058 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2012 49,588 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 46,658 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

slight damage to nearside mirror

Pass 29 Oct 2010 41,489 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 41,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 34,628 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 34,628 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 26,371 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inside shoulder

Pass 2 Oct 2007 20,170 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 12,593 miles

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 FSO is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FSO, 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

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What year was WK53 FSO registered?

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

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