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WU53 DAA

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,833 mi
Last recorded139,833 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 DAA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 139,833 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 123,206 miles

nearside front tyre has a screw in the outer edge

offside rear seat belt slow to retract

Pass 14 Mar 2013 105,642 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 105,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight damage to nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 27 Apr 2012 100,458 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 96,116 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2010 82,886 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 68,549 miles

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

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 8 Dec 2008 62,571 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 62,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 57,106 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 48,572 miles

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

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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WU53 DAA is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WU53 DAA, 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 WU53 DAA registered?

WU53 DAA is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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The MOT history for WU53 DAA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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