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WU53 DDF

2003 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,699 mi
Last recorded150,699 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 DDF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 150,699 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2016 139,974 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 139,974 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 126,107 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 126,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 115,649 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 105,094 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 94,856 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 87,524 miles

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

r/n/s disc pads worn

Pass 30 Jun 2009 78,806 miles

both front tyres worn to zero on outer shoulders

Pass 26 Nov 2008 72,367 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 63,719 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Dec 2006 55,412 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 55,412 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre down too 2mm inner edge.

o/s/r tyre punctured.

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 DDF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU53 DDF registered?

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

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The MOT history for WU53 DDF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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