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D21 ANS

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

96,840 mi
Last recorded96,840 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD21 ANS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 96,840 miles

Exhaust box corrosion

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 96,840 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Exhaust box corrosion

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 96,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 96,631 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 93,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 93,139 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 88,721 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge * ON LEGAL LIMIT * (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 88,721 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge * ON LEGAL LIMIT * (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 81,629 miles

EML light on

Front Oil leak ()

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 81,600 miles

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

EML light on

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 78,162 miles

Engine management light staying on

O/s/r tyre wall pershing

Fail 1 Aug 2016 78,128 miles

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

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

Engine management light staying on

O/s/r tyre wall pershing

Pass 7 Aug 2014 72,570 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 67,541 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 63,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 63,952 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 61,159 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 56,472 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 52,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 45,530 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 45,530 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 42,326 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 40,194 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 40,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 27,267 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 27,261 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front wipers smering

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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D21 ANS is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 D21 ANS, 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 D21 ANS registered?

D21 ANS is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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