MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,217 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
damage to drivers seat
damage to o/s/r wing
n/s/f sidelight slightly dim
oil leak at back of engine
scratches in windscreen
slight corrosion on sub-frame
rear brake discs worn
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
rear brake discs worn
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YD53 WLK is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 YD53 WLK, 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 YD53 WLK registered?
YD53 WLK is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2003.
Is YD53 WLK safe to buy?
The MOT history for YD53 WLK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YD53 WLK have outstanding finance?
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