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DK03 RVP

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

195,425 mi
Last recorded195,425 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2012 195,425 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2012 195,425 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 179,510 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 158,771 miles

brake pedal creeps down slightly under servo pressure

engine management light on

front registration plate slightly water damaged

offside wiper blade slightly worn

windscreen stone chipped outside zoe a

Fail 8 Oct 2010 158,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

brake pedal creeps down slightly under servo pressure

engine management light on

front registration plate slightly water damaged

offside wiper blade slightly worn

windscreen stone chipped outside zoe a

Pass 5 Oct 2009 138,413 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 138,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 120,148 miles

Oil leak

slight play in n/s/f & o/s/f A.R.B links

Fail 10 Oct 2008 120,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

slight play in n/s/f & o/s/f A.R.B links

Fail 12 Oct 2007 93,478 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 93,478 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 71,791 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 71,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 61,399 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 RVP is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK03 RVP registered?

DK03 RVP is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is DK03 RVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK03 RVP shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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