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WM53 OTH

2003 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

146,016 mi
Last recorded146,016 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 OTH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 146,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 145,993 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 138,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Gaiter spilt as well (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 134,467 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 134,458 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 127,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 114,654 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 114,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 103,884 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 103,884 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2015 95,737 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine oil leak

n/s/f/ bottom ball joint dust cover cracked

Pass 27 Nov 2014 86,974 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 82,192 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/f/ tyre showing wear outer edge.

slight click from steering wheel when rocked.

Fail 28 Nov 2013 82,185 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/f/ tyre showing wear outer edge.

slight click from steering wheel when rocked.

Pass 29 Nov 2012 74,370 miles

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

n/s/r/ tyre wall cracking.

Pass 8 Dec 2011 66,604 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 60,134 miles

front brake discs lipped.

front brake pads 75% worn.

rear brake discs slightly lipped.

rear brake pads on limit.

Pass 7 Dec 2009 53,674 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 44,707 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 34,949 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 26,256 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 26,114 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 OTH is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OTH, 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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WM53 OTH is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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