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WU53 DDJ

2003 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,063 mi
Last recorded135,063 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 135,063 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

eml light on

front and rear number plates water damage

movement in n/s/r suspention components/wheel bearing

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2017 134,980 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour multicolored (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover split (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

eml light on

front and rear number plates water damage

movement in n/s/r suspention components/wheel bearing

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2016 131,115 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 127,026 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine management light on

Fail 1 Oct 2015 126,888 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

child seat fitted to nearside rear

engine management light on

Pass 4 Oct 2014 125,041 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 104,608 miles

both front shocks have rust

Pass 24 Sep 2012 85,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 72,980 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 30 Aug 2011 72,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 16 Nov 2010 64,528 miles

nearside front tyre has slight cut/s on outer sidewall

nearside rear track control arm outer bush has slight play

offside front tyre has slight cut/s on outer sidewall

offside rear track control arm outer bush has slight play

Fail 16 Nov 2010 64,528 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre has slight cut/s on outer sidewall

nearside rear track control arm outer bush has slight play

offside front tyre has slight cut/s on outer sidewall

offside rear track control arm outer bush has slight play

Pass 18 Nov 2009 53,703 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 46,903 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 39,221 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 31,920 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 DDJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Green 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 DDJ, 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 DDJ registered?

WU53 DDJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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