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WX53 DXM

2003 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,202 mi
Last recorded150,202 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 DXM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 150,202 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 150,202 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 136,749 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 136,646 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 126,929 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 126,929 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 115,746 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 115,746 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 102,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Sep 2008 91,824 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 83,713 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 57,936 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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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.

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