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YD53 WMA

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

126,609 mi
Last recorded126,609 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 WMA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 126,609 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 119,794 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM

Pass 30 Oct 2023 112,216 miles

SLIGHT LEAK ON EXHAUST

GENERAL SURFACE CORROSSION ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Pass 28 Oct 2022 108,626 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play track rod inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 103,309 miles

Both inner sills showing corrosion

Front subframe showing corrosion

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly

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

Rear subframe showing corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2020 99,729 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 97,786 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 95,106 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 92,762 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 87,943 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 87,943 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 86,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 May 2016 86,328 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 82,287 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 82,287 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Jul 2014 78,016 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 72,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 72,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 67,335 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 62,544 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 54,570 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 48,303 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 41,094 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 31,963 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 22,915 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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YD53 WMA is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 WMA, 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 WMA is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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