MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,016 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))
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))
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))
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)
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
Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
engine oil leak
n/s/f/ bottom ball joint dust cover cracked
Nail in nearside front tyre
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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.
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r/ tyre wall cracking.
front brake discs lipped.
front brake pads 75% worn.
rear brake discs slightly lipped.
rear brake pads on limit.
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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