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YD53 WKX

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

218,060 mi
Last recorded218,060 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 WKX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 218,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 206,722 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 206,543 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 197,237 miles

centre rear seat belt cannot be checked

Fail 21 Sep 2018 197,198 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

centre rear seat belt cannot be checked

Pass 25 Nov 2017 188,654 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak engine under tray wet in oil ()

Pass 19 Nov 2016 178,175 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 120,879 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 162,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2012 150,518 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 150,517 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 124,006 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 101,360 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 101,360 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 71,929 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 43,117 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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YD53 WKX is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YD53 WKX, 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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YD53 WKX is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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