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WX53 DZA

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,325 mi
Last recorded125,325 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 DZA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 125,325 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 125,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 124,049 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 116,736 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 107,611 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 107,606 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 105,908 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2013 105,574 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 102,876 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 102,871 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 94,140 miles

Center exhaust mount missing broken off.

Front tyres different size to the rear.

Fail 3 Jun 2011 94,140 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Center exhaust mount missing broken off.

Front tyres different size to the rear.

Pass 28 May 2010 76,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 27 May 2010 76,675 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 8 May 2009 61,678 miles

front brake pads appear well worn wheels need to be removed to check fully

front wipers are starting to smear

near side rear tyre 1.6mm

near side rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

play felt in both rear upper suspension arm outer bushes

Fail 8 May 2009 61,678 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake pads appear well worn wheels need to be removed to check fully

front wipers are starting to smear

near side rear tyre 1.6mm

near side rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

play felt in both rear upper suspension arm outer bushes

Pass 27 May 2008 40,818 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 40,403 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 34,020 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 33,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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 DZA is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DZA, 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 DZA is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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