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DK53 CXX

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

55,428 mi
Last recorded55,428 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 CXX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 55,428 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both shock absorbers - top mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 55,428 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both shock absorbers - top mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 54,926 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm - just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm - just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both shock absorber top mounting brackets corroded and broken around one of the three mounting bolts

Fail 14 Dec 2023 54,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm - just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm - just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both shock absorber top mounting brackets corroded and broken around one of the three mounting bolts

Pass 15 Dec 2022 54,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both shock absorber top mounting brackets corroded and deteriorating

Fail 13 Dec 2022 54,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both shock absorber top mounting brackets corroded and deteriorating

Pass 4 Jan 2022 53,586 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe - just acceptable (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule just acceptable (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule just acceptable (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 53,586 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe - just acceptable (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule just acceptable (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule just acceptable (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 53,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule just acceptable (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear upper shock absorber mounting bracket deteriorating

Fail 4 Jan 2021 53,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule just acceptable (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear upper shock absorber mounting bracket deteriorating

Pass 20 Dec 2019 52,349 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil on minimum level

Fail 20 Dec 2019 52,349 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil on minimum level

Pass 12 Dec 2018 51,548 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorating where pipe enters silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both suspension knuckle upper bushes/bearings - n/s just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 51,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle when brake applied and released (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorating where pipe enters silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both suspension knuckle upper bushes/bearings - n/s just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 50,796 miles

vehicle presenter has been informed of any advisory items

Fail 8 Dec 2017 50,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

vehicle presenter has been informed of any advisory items

Pass 19 Dec 2016 49,820 miles

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

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

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

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

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 10 Dec 2016 49,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens cloudy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens cloudy (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 19 Dec 2015 48,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2015 48,613 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 47,642 miles

Both rear suspension hub upper bushes/bearings have slight play

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 76,424 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Both rear suspension hub upper bushes/bearings have slight play

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 45,805 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted.

n/s mirror glass missing

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

parking brake lever sometimes awkard to release

slight play in both rear suspension upright upper bushes/bearings

Pass 30 Dec 2013 45,805 miles

These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted.

n/s mirror glass missing

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

parking brake lever sometimes awkard to release

slight play in both rear suspension upright upper bushes/bearings

Pass 21 Dec 2012 42,028 miles

These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted.

esp fault displayed on dash

slight play n/s/r suspension hub upper bush/bearing

Pass 28 Dec 2011 37,573 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted.

o/s/f anti roll bar link dust boot adrift

Pass 29 Dec 2010 32,186 miles

Theese are observations and do not require attention: All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted.

both rear tyres heavily feathered and worn on inner edges - still legal (tread not as deep as centre)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 26,240 miles

all 4 inner wings have liners fitted

both rear tyres worn on inner edges - still legal ,tread not as deep as centre

Fail 16 Dec 2009 26,239 miles

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

all 4 inner wings have liners fitted

both rear tyres worn on inner edges - still legal ,tread not as deep as centre

Pass 31 Dec 2008 21,885 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2008 21,872 miles

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

SOME WEAR ON REAR BRAKE DISCS

Pass 31 Dec 2007 18,646 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 14,812 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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DK53 CXX is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 CXX, 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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DK53 CXX is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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