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WU53 DCO

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

213,175 mi
Last recorded213,175 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 213,175 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 213,175 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 195,796 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 182,381 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 166,522 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 149,562 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 149,562 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 136,874 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 136,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 124,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Nov 2011 124,478 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Nov 2010 110,314 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 100,326 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 88,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Dec 2007 74,652 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r outer seat belt unable to be tested due to child seat having been fitted.

Pass 2 Dec 2006 61,613 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 DCO is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DCO, 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 DCO registered?

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

Is WU53 DCO safe to buy?

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