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DG53 HHM

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,545 mi
Last recorded136,545 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 HHM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 136,545 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 136,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 131,281 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 131,280 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 126,308 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 118,204 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 109,844 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 109,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 98,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 98,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 74,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Dec 2010 52,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Nov 2009 42,358 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 36,112 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 30,081 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 21,251 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 HHM is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DG53 HHM, 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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DG53 HHM is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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