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DF03 OJS

2003 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,248 mi
Last recorded111,248 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 OJS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 111,248 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 104,704 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 104,704 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 96,539 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 96,533 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 90,547 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2018 90,547 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 83,328 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 83,324 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 77,470 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 76,272 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 72,252 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 67,272 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 62,080 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 58,252 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 54,712 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 54,696 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/side mirror glass loose

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 10 Oct 2008 48,355 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 43,621 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 31,672 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 OJS is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DF03 OJS, 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 OJS registered?

DF03 OJS is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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