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WM53 OJN

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,853 mi
Last recorded135,853 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 OJN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 135,853 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 122,443 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 122,271 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 112,076 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 112,076 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 102,205 miles

under side rusting

Fail 2 Aug 2016 102,170 miles

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

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

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

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

under side rusting

Pass 8 Sep 2015 95,935 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 93,527 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 93,527 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 91,120 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 91,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 88,368 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 86,776 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 83,448 miles

rear brake discs worn/edges rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2010 79,683 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 64,266 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 51,642 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 33,042 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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WM53 OJN is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WM53 OJN, 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 WM53 OJN registered?

WM53 OJN is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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The MOT history for WM53 OJN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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