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WX53 DXZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,357 mi
Last recorded87,357 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 DXZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 87,357 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 87,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 80,606 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 80,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 28 Jan 2013 76,014 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 69,344 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 69,344 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 66,178 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 59,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 52,645 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 46,181 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 40,567 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 35,184 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 35,184 miles

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

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 DXZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DXZ, 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 DXZ registered?

WX53 DXZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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