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WA53 CLO

2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

108,291 mi
Last recorded108,291 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp85,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 CLO
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 108,291 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 108,291 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 104,748 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 100,142 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 96,150 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 92,530 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 92,530 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror body (6.1.C.1)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 88,118 miles

front discs slightly corroded

front wipers starting to smear

engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2015 83,908 miles

osf mirror cover damaged

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 78,600 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

centre silencer baffles loose

Pass 11 Mar 2013 72,817 miles

Both front springs badly corroded

Both rear lower bump stops badly split/perished

Both rear tyres badly stepped on inner edge

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

Offside rear seatbelt not retracting fully

Rear no. plate in poor condition

Pass 20 Jan 2012 66,073 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 66,073 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

exhaust mount missing

Pass 17 Jan 2011 57,580 miles

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

center exhaust box and flexi rattling

Pass 21 Jan 2010 49,455 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 41,353 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 41,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 7 Feb 2008 33,634 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 24,174 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp?

Based on 5,198 MOT tests across 371 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
6,129
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 184
coil spring broken 106
position lamp(s) not working 102
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 92
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 70
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WA53 CLO is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 85,930 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA53 CLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WA53 CLO is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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