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DG53 FEM

2003 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,621 mi
Last recorded77,621 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 FEM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 77,621 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 77,474 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 74,051 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 73,011 miles

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Fail 2 Jul 2015 72,723 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 72,723 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 71,566 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2014 71,566 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 71,336 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 71,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 69,878 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)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 68,528 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 62,174 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 62,141 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre slight distortion

Pass 5 Nov 2008 50,190 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 40,843 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 30,043 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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DG53 FEM is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FEM, 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 FEM registered?

DG53 FEM is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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The MOT history for DG53 FEM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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