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WX53 DXP

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,357 mi
Last recorded163,357 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 DXP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 163,357 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 153,945 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 153,945 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 146,724 miles

Rear brake discs deteriorating.

Slight bind from nearside rear wheel.

Slight fraying on offside rear seatbelt webbing.

Pass 30 Dec 2016 139,742 miles

Front number plate deteriorating.

Nearside door mirror deteriorated.

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

Offside rear seatbelt frayed but not significantly weakened.

Surface cracks around treadface of nearside rear tyre.

Pass 6 Jan 2016 131,250 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 124,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 121,109 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2013 112,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped

nearside wing mirror is blurred

Pass 9 Jul 2012 103,651 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 95,013 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 95,013 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 87,389 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 87,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 80,748 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 80,748 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 71,893 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 61,710 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 48,558 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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WX53 DXP is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WX53 DXP, 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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WX53 DXP is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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