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DK03 KWG

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,456 mi
Last recorded91,456 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 KWG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 91,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2015 91,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 84,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

parts of exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2013 79,161 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

parts of exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2012 723,405 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2012 72,395 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2011 66,450 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 66,450 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 60,513 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2008 53,528 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 46,596 miles

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

brake pedal creaks upon application

Pass 4 Jul 2006 39,824 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 KWG is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DK03 KWG, 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 KWG registered?

DK03 KWG is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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