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DK53 ACJ

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,358 mi
Last recorded126,358 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 ACJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 126,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

engine managment light on

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 25 Apr 2014 121,083 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 115,640 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 115,640 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 110,420 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 105,539 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 99,911 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 93,509 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 93,509 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 90,625 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 90,625 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 72,015 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 72,008 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nsr & osr tyre have slight uneaven tread

Pass 15 Dec 2006 52,826 miles

front number plate slight marks

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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DK53 ACJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DK53 ACJ, 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 DK53 ACJ registered?

DK53 ACJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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