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WU53 DFC

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,305 mi
Last recorded155,305 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 DFC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 155,305 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

hand brake high

head lamp image poor

Fail 1 Dec 2016 155,305 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Front number plate damaged

hand brake high

head lamp image poor

Pass 16 Dec 2015 149,248 miles

Front headlamps dirty

Front no plate damaged

Nearside Rear brake disc deteriorated

Offside Front track rod end max permissible wear

Pass 16 Dec 2014 134,187 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs scruffy

Pass 13 Dec 2013 122,353 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 109,722 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Dec 2012 109,722 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2011 94,650 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

all under panels in place

n/s/f tyre 3mm

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm

Pass 15 Dec 2010 83,607 miles

all under panels in place

exhaust joints rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2009 74,248 miles

all under panels in place

slight play in rear upper rose joints

Pass 16 Dec 2008 64,688 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 64,688 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

All under panels in place N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge Engine oil slightly low

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 54,244 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 42,670 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 DFC is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 DFC, 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 DFC registered?

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

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