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WX53 DZV

2003 Saab 93

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,905 mi
Last recorded161,905 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9374,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 DZV
MakeSaab
Model93
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 161,905 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 161,903 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 154,665 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 154,658 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 148,313 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 133,666 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 133,664 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2015 122,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

dampness around lower steering rack no posstive leaks

nearside tear tyre cracking outside edge

slight play offside nearside rear sablizing arm bushes

small stone chip in windscreen

Fail 29 May 2015 122,870 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

dampness around lower steering rack no posstive leaks

nearside tear tyre cracking outside edge

slight play offside nearside rear sablizing arm bushes

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Jun 2014 116,397 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 116,397 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 100,845 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 91,791 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in the f/n/s steering rack

Pass 29 Jun 2011 75,878 miles

slight play in the f/n/s steering rack

Pass 28 Jul 2010 68,264 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 59,732 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 59,731 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 43,040 miles

rear silencer getting rusty.

rear tyres getting low inner edges.

Pass 3 Sep 2007 28,565 miles

Both front tyres on 2mm(legal limit is 1.6mm)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 21,169 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 DZV is a 2003 Saab 93 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DZV, 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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WX53 DZV is a 2003 Saab 93, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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