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DK03 RVV

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,437 mi
Last recorded143,437 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 RVV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 143,437 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 143,344 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Wheel stud(s) missing 1 off all (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 133,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 133,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 129,261 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 127,763 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 127,756 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 126,115 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 123,730 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 122,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 122,766 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 121,059 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 108,467 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 108,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 97,591 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 97,591 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 78,367 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 62,772 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 RVV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RVV, 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 RVV registered?

DK03 RVV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is DK03 RVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK03 RVV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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