MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,305 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Front headlamps dirty
Front no plate damaged
Nearside Rear brake disc deteriorated
Offside Front track rod end max permissible wear
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear brake discs scruffy
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
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
all under panels in place
exhaust joints rusty
all under panels in place
slight play in rear upper rose joints
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)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is WU53 DFC safe to buy?
The MOT history for WU53 DFC 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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