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WX53 EAG

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,945 mi
Last recorded39,945 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 EAG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 39,945 miles

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2010 37,887 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 37,887 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside and offside rear suspension front trailing arm bushes badly perished.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 35,670 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 31,598 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 28,290 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 28,290 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 22,169 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 EAG is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EAG, 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 EAG registered?

WX53 EAG is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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