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DK03 TYP

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

198,553 mi
Last recorded198,553 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 TYP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 198,553 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both headlamp lenses are deteriorated

Fail 27 Nov 2023 198,552 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both headlamp lenses are deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2022 185,683 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 172,513 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 167,436 miles

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

top suspension mounts a little noisy

Pass 8 May 2019 161,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 1 May 2018 153,671 miles

Oil leak ()

o/s/r tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 3 May 2017 145,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak serious leak from engine ()

Fail 3 May 2017 145,425 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre appears out of shape on the inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak serious leak from engine ()

Pass 5 May 2016 134,152 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 123,533 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 111,421 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 100,888 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 90,146 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 90,146 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

16% imbalance front brakes

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2011 80,797 miles

lght bind offside rear brake may soon require attention

Pass 11 May 2010 71,257 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 63,378 miles

DIFICULT TO ASSESS OUTER SILLS DUE TO PLASTIC TRIMS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 63,378 miles

DIFICULT TO ASSESS OUTER SILLS DUE TO PLASTIC TRIMS

Pass 10 Jul 2008 53,576 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 49,549 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 38,878 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 TYP is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TYP, 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 TYP registered?

DK03 TYP is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is DK03 TYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK03 TYP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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