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WX53 EWM

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,416 mi
Last recorded123,416 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 123,416 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 123,320 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 117,076 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 117,076 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 112,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 112,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 111,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

bearing noise from Aux belt area

Pass 24 Jun 2020 106,703 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play toe link arm (dog bone shape) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamps are slightly cloudy - patterns are ok

Pass 2 Jul 2019 102,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front shock absorber outer casing corroded

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 102,282 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front shock absorber outer casing corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2018 98,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swelling beneath protective lacquer (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swelling beneath protective lacquer (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 98,465 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swelling beneath protective lacquer (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swelling beneath protective lacquer (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 95,234 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Slight play in anti roll bar D bush

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 89,337 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 82,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 75,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 68,177 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 68,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front nearside tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Jul 2012 61,222 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 61,115 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 54,149 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 48,235 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 42,434 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 36,691 miles

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2006 26,424 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 26,424 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 EWM is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EWM, 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 EWM is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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