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DK03 RVF

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,826 mi
Last recorded127,826 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 RVF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 127,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front headlamps slightly foggy

both front indicators slightly discoloured

front brake discs slightly worn

handbrake travel requires attention soon

nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit on outer edge 225/45R17 94W

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm on outer edge

oil level on minimum mark

rear footbrake imbalance requires attention soon

various corrosion spots on vehicle

Fail 19 Jun 2015 127,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front headlamps slightly foggy

both front indicators slightly discoloured

front brake discs slightly worn

handbrake travel requires attention soon

nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit on outer edge 225/45R17 94W

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm on outer edge

oil level on minimum mark

rear footbrake imbalance requires attention soon

various corrosion spots on vehicle

Pass 5 Jul 2014 122,689 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 111,077 miles

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

both front linkages worn

Fail 31 Jul 2013 111,077 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

both front linkages worn

Pass 6 Aug 2012 98,786 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 94,045 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 89,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 89,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 80,835 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 73,399 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 68,832 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 57,046 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 49,162 miles

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

nearside front tyre wall badly scuffed

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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DK03 RVF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RVF, 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 RVF registered?

DK03 RVF is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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The MOT history for DK03 RVF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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