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DG53 FEF

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

107,576 mi
Last recorded107,576 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 107,576 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel slight binding.

Pass 16 Oct 2024 106,926 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 106,302 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 105,248 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 104,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 103,123 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 102,128 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 97,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 worn out on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 89,130 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 81,962 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2016 81,961 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 80,240 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 77,457 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 77,456 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 75,151 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 75,146 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

all tyres perished - worn heavily on edges and starting to crack - RECOMMEND ATTENTION

engine management light on

oil leaks

play in both rear upper suspension arm outer bushes - JUST ACCEPTABLE RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Pass 23 Jan 2013 72,442 miles

tested wet

Pass 16 Jan 2012 68,706 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f slight brake bind

o/s/r brake pads wearing low

o/s/r slight brake bind

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2011 64,728 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes noisy

Play in both rear upper suspension arm bushes

Pass 29 Jan 2010 59,446 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 58,448 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 58,448 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 45,851 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 45,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 41,449 miles

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)

n/s/r tyre wearing uneaven on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2006 26,721 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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DG53 FEF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 FEF, 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 FEF registered?

DG53 FEF is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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