MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,202 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
both head lamps have weak images
n/s/r indicator faded
n/s/r seat belt not tested due to a child seat fitted
rear number plate disfigured
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
Oil leak
both head lamps have weak images
n/s/r indicator faded
n/s/r seat belt not tested due to a child seat fitted
rear discs and pads worn low
rear number plate disfigured
engine has a oil leak
n/s/r indicator faded
n/s/r tyre 2.5mm and worn out of shape on inner edge
o/s/r ball joint dust cover perished
o/s/r tyre 2.5mm and worn bold on inner edge
rear brake discs worn
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
engine has a oil leak
n/s/r indicator faded
n/s/r tyre 2.5mm and worn out of shape on inner edge
o/s/f brake binding
o/s/f brake pads low
o/s/r ball joint dust cover perished
o/s/r tyre 2.5mm and worn bold on inner edge
rear brake discs worn
front brake pads uneven wear
front exhaust flexi worn/noisey
n/s/f tyre bald shoulder
o/s/f tyre 2mm/bald shoulders
o/s/r tyre low shoulder
o/s/r upper suspension arm outer bush wear
oil leaks
rear brake discs worn
Nearside An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake pads uneven wear
front exhaust flexi worn/noisey
n/s/f tyre bald shoulder
o/s/f tyre 2mm/bald shoulders
o/s/r tyre low shoulder
o/s/r upper suspension arm outer bush wear
oil leaks
rear brake discs worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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WX53 DXM is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 WX53 DXM, 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 WX53 DXM registered?
WX53 DXM is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 September 2003.
Is WX53 DXM safe to buy?
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