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DK03 BZW

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,570 mi
Last recorded63,570 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 BZW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 63,570 miles

215/45/17. OF 4.8 OR 5 NR 5.5 NF 4.5mm.

Front pads 20% worn.

Rear disc's corroded.

Rear pads 15% worn.

Pass 9 Jul 2010 58,547 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 5 Jun 2009 51,686 miles

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)

o/s inner cv boot leaking

Fail 5 Jun 2009 51,686 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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)

o/s inner cv boot leaking

Fail 28 May 2009 51,649 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers seat loose

rear pads getting low

rear tyres have mishape and getting low on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2008 43,995 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 33,670 miles

. †Threaded insert fitted to rearward mounting point for O/S suspension arm, checked for security at time of R/Test but should be re-checked after 500-1000miles.

Fail 21 Mar 2007 33,666 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 29,020 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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DK03 BZW is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DK03 BZW, 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 DK03 BZW registered?

DK03 BZW is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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