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WX53 DZO

2003 Saab 93

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,325 mi
Last recorded80,325 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9374,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 DZO
MakeSaab
Model93
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 80,325 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2017 76,833 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 14 Feb 2017 76,833 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 72,489 miles

Nearside Rear shockabsorber getting weak

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 68,529 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 68,421 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2013 64,076 miles

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 56,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2011 54,387 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 54,387 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 51,245 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 51,212 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/r brake effort slightly low

Pass 30 Jun 2009 47,036 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 47,005 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 39,927 miles

wear on all brake pads

Pass 29 Dec 2006 34,104 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 93?

Based on 5,805 MOT tests across 632 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
6,356
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 218
position lamp(s) not working 122
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 98
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 80
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WX53 DZO is a 2003 Saab 93 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Saab 93 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 74,571 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 93 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX53 DZO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 93 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 93 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WX53 DZO registered?

WX53 DZO is a 2003 Saab 93, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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