MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,648 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
ns mirror damaged
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
headlights on low limits
slight damage nearside front tyre
slight distortion rear brakes
slight fraying drivers seatbelt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s front tyre cut on outer side wall.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside rear tyre
small cuts in rear tyres not to cords
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WX53 DXV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 DXV, 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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How do I check the history of WX53 DXV?
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What year was WX53 DXV registered?
WX53 DXV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 September 2003.
Is WX53 DXV safe to buy?
The MOT history for WX53 DXV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does WX53 DXV have outstanding finance?
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