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DG53 FDC

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

124,454 mi
Last recorded124,454 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 FDC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 124,454 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 124,125 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 124,123 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 118,088 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 117,993 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 108,964 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 105,705 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 102,087 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 89,502 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 81,311 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 74,541 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 66,209 miles

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

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 4 Nov 2009 58,634 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 52,035 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 39,598 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 29,191 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 29,187 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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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DG53 FDC is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DG53 FDC, 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 DG53 FDC registered?

DG53 FDC is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is DG53 FDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG53 FDC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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