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DA03 TWL

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

135,197 mi
Last recorded135,197 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 TWL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 135,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 135,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 124,314 miles

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

rear pads getting low

Pass 14 Nov 2013 95,116 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 92,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 81,756 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 69,645 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 58,429 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 May 2009 56,270 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 May 2008 49,828 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 38,591 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Total of 5 nails in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2006 24,398 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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DA03 TWL is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 DA03 TWL, 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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DA03 TWL is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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