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DK03 TZC

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,360 mi
Last recorded140,360 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 TZC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 140,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 131,985 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 117,988 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 117,988 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 108,382 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 102,056 miles

rear exhaust shield is loose

Pass 27 Jun 2013 95,531 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s front tyre close to marker bars

Fail 24 Jun 2013 95,436 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s front tyre close to marker bars

Pass 26 Jun 2012 86,690 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 86,685 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 78,442 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 72,774 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 65,298 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 58,214 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 49,038 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 39,593 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 39,575 miles

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

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 TZC is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TZC, 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 TZC registered?

DK03 TZC is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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