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DK03 TYG

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,820 mi
Last recorded122,820 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 TYG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 122,820 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 121,597 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 121,597 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 155,302 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 115,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 109,973 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn /lipped.

n/s and o/s front seatbelts slow to retract.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 104,891 miles

nsr tyre has got a cut in the outer sidewall,chords are not visible at the time of test

Pass 7 Jan 2009 98,527 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 88,743 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 88,743 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 78,981 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 64,603 miles

Front number plate deteriorating.

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

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 TYG is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TYG, 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 TYG registered?

DK03 TYG is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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