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DK53 TWZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,943 mi
Last recorded106,943 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 TWZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 106,943 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 99,453 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to crack on inner wall..

Fail 18 Nov 2015 99,453 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to crack on inner wall..

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 96,124 miles

exhaust frt flexi pipe deteriorating..cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall...noise on power steering..

Fail 7 Nov 2014 96,123 miles

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

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

exhaust frt flexi pipe deteriorating..cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall...noise on power steering..

Fail 17 Oct 2013 91,179 miles

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

exhaust frt flexi slight deterioration..

Pass 17 Oct 2013 91,179 miles

exhaust frt flexi slight deterioration..

Pass 18 Jul 2012 85,289 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 79,947 miles

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

gearbox earth strap broke

Pass 12 May 2010 74,742 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 74,742 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 68,719 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 68,544 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 63,119 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 63,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 57,531 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 46,197 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 TWZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TWZ, 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 TWZ registered?

DK53 TWZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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