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DK03 PHZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,423 mi
Last recorded102,423 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 PHZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 102,423 miles

steering lock warning light on

dent in passenger rear wheel rim

front exhaust flexi joint damaged and starting to leak

front tyres worn to 3mm

oil level low

passenger front seat belt frayed

power steering belt perished

rear tyres worn inner edges and nail in drivers rear edge of tread

Fail 13 Sep 2012 102,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

dent in passenger rear wheel rim

front exhaust flexi joint damaged and starting to leak

front tyres worn to 3mm

oil level low

passenger front seat belt frayed

power steering belt perished

rear tyres worn inner edges and nail in drivers rear edge of tread

steering lock warning light on

Pass 6 Sep 2011 93,046 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 77,685 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 77,685 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 68,053 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 60,318 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 60,312 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2007 51,008 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

rear number plate poor

Pass 14 Sep 2007 51,008 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

rear number plate poor

Pass 12 Mar 2007 48,090 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2007 48,090 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 34,724 miles

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

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

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

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 PHZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 PHZ, 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 PHZ registered?

DK03 PHZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is DK03 PHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK03 PHZ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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