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WU53 DBY

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,913 mi
Last recorded116,913 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 116,913 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2014 116,913 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 103,928 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 84,443 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 84,443 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 68,783 miles

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

advise both rear tyres worn inner treads

advise front brake discs warped close to limit

advise front nearside bumper insecure

advise offside front inner drive shaft oil seal leaking

advise slight play in both rear top suspention arm bushes

Fail 6 Apr 2011 68,783 miles

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

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

advise both rear tyres worn inner treads

advise front brake discs warped close to limit

advise front nearside bumper insecure

advise offside front inner drive shaft oil seal leaking

advise slight play in both rear top suspention arm bushes

Pass 30 Mar 2010 56,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 46,494 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 46,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre inner excessively out of shape.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 36,036 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 36,036 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 34,721 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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WU53 DBY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WU53 DBY, 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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WU53 DBY is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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