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DF03 OJN

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,548 mi
Last recorded116,548 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 OJN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 116,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 108,375 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 101,287 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 101,115 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 95,033 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 95,033 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 91,976 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 91,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 84,219 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

incorrect power steering fluid

Fail 15 Oct 2014 84,219 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

incorrect power steering fluid

Pass 11 Oct 2013 73,996 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

both rear tyres cracked/deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 73,995 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres cracked/deteriorated

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 13 Oct 2012 64,630 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Oct 2012 64,590 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 52,135 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 44,512 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 44,512 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 39,647 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 33,375 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 28,086 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 19,170 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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DF03 OJN is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DF03 OJN, 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 DF03 OJN registered?

DF03 OJN is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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