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DF03 OJT

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,043 mi
Last recorded153,043 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 OJT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 153,043 miles

Slight oil leak

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 153,043 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Engine malfunction light on

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2016 142,145 miles

Check Engine warning lamp on

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and both sides rear (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 28 Aug 2015 133,373 miles

front exhaust hanger broken but still adequately supported

Fail 28 Aug 2015 133,373 miles

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

front exhaust hanger broken but still adequately supported

Pass 3 Sep 2014 124,254 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

oil leak from front of engine

radiator leaking slightly

screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Sep 2014 124,221 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

check engine lamp on

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

oil leak from front of engine

radiator leaking slightly

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2013 113,400 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Nail in centre of nearside rear tyre tread and wearing on both shoulders

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Screw in outer shoulder of offside rear tyre tread

Fail 14 Aug 2013 113,400 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Check Engine warning lamp on

Nail in centre of nearside rear tyre tread and wearing on both shoulders

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake effort lags

Screw in outer shoulder of offside rear tyre tread

Pass 15 Aug 2012 105,458 miles

Engine management light on

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

Nearside headlamp in poor condition and beam image barely visable

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2012 105,452 miles

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

Engine management light on

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

Nearside headlamp in poor condition and beam image barely visable

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 97,256 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 97,256 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 92,671 miles

two exhaust mounts broken off exhaust

Pass 7 Aug 2009 89,156 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 89,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 74,714 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 62,364 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 62,157 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2006 46,793 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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DF03 OJT is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OJT, 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 OJT registered?

DF03 OJT is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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