MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,789 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
eml light on
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
eml light on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front pipe flexi poor condition
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
offside rear brake slight binding
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front pipe flexi poor condition
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
offside rear brake slight binding
front exhaust pipe flexi poor condition
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
front exhaust pipe flexi poor condition
Both front 215/55 x 16 tyres worn close to limit
Slight blow front exhaust flexi section
Slight play offside front wheel bearing
Both front 215/55 x 16 tyres worn close to limit
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Slight blow front exhaust flexi section
Slight play offside front wheel bearing
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
osr handbrake lever not fully returning on caliper
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
osr lever on caliper not fully returning
rear tyres slightly out of shape
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WX53 EAO is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 EAO, 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 EAO is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 September 2003.
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