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DK03 PJX

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,732 mi
Last recorded91,732 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 PJX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 91,732 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 85,299 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 79,776 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 73,901 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 68,260 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 68,260 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 64,833 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 64,833 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 59,612 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 55,274 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2011 51,228 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 46,700 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 42,395 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 42,395 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2008 38,168 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 33,401 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 32,857 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 28,313 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)

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 PJX is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PJX, 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 PJX registered?

DK03 PJX is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is DK03 PJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK03 PJX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DK03 PJX have outstanding finance?

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