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WX53 DZR

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,465 mi
Last recorded116,465 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 DZR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 116,465 miles

under body corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2018 116,465 miles

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

under body corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2017 112,774 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 112,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant drivers belt not folding back into rail (5.3.1u)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 104,002 miles

brake pedal squeaking and spongy-oil leak

co passed on limits

exhast flexi deteriated slightly and corroded exhaust system

o/s/f/ inner cv boot deteriated slightly

offside mirror casing damaged

rear coil springs corroded-rear discs slightly scored

Fail 27 Jul 2016 104,001 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s/r d bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working x2 front (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s/r x2 rose bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s/r x2 rose bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/f/ tyre and worn low=x2 link boots deteriated slightly (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s/r (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

coil spring broken n/s/f/ (2.4.C.1a)

coil spring broken o/s/f/ (2.4.C.1a)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread front (6.3.4b)

brake pedal squeaking and spongy-oil leak

exhast flexi deteriated slightly and corroded exhaust system

o/s/f/ inner cv boot deteriated slightly

rear coil springs corroded-rear discs slightly scored

Pass 25 Jul 2015 95,014 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 85,879 miles

both front seats have slight movement-oil leak, due to oil leak unable to check components properly-exhaust flexi slightly deteriated-brake pipes covered by substance, unable to check properly-front brake pads worn low

both front top shocker mounts slightly noisy

Fail 21 Jul 2014 85,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front seats have slight movement-oil leak, due to oil leak unable to check components properly-exhaust flexi slightly deteriated-brake pipes covered by substance, unable to check properly-front brake pads worn low

both front top shocker mounts slightly noisy

Pass 26 Jul 2013 74,918 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 61,302 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 58,896 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to split

offside rear tyre starting to split

Pass 17 Dec 2010 52,655 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 45,833 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 38,279 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 30,633 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 30,633 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside rear outter brake light inop offside rear outter tail light inop

Pass 13 Dec 2006 22,536 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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WX53 DZR is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DZR, 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 DZR is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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