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WX53 EWG

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,879 mi
Last recorded123,879 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 EWG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 123,879 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 123,879 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 120,410 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 112,834 miles

Coolant leak ()

gearbox to body earth strap broken

Fail 8 Jun 2017 112,834 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Coolant leak ()

gearbox to body earth strap broken

Pass 30 Apr 2016 103,831 miles

Nearside front drop link slight play

Pass 22 May 2015 95,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 85,068 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 28 May 2013 77,569 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2013 77,439 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2012 71,587 miles

O/S/F tyre worn low on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 68,638 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 68,638 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO 2MM

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR ROSE BUSH'S

Fail 20 Nov 2010 63,367 miles

BOTH REG PLATES DETERIORATED

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 63,367 miles

BOTH REG PLATES DETERIORATED

Pass 16 Nov 2009 57,756 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 51,318 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 40,778 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 32,078 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
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WX53 EWG is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 EWG, 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 EWG registered?

WX53 EWG is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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