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DK53 TXV

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

63,505 mi
Last recorded63,505 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 TXV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 63,505 miles

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

Under body Corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2022 63,505 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under body Corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2021 62,788 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 61,891 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 58,957 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 24 May 2018 56,192 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 52,977 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 51,638 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 51,636 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

tyre size 225/45/17

Pass 16 Oct 2015 48,780 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 48,780 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick part of the lining is missing. (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 47,361 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Oct 2014 47,361 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 44,883 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 40,898 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 40,898 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 38,276 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 33,797 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 33,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Dec 2009 27,392 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 27,392 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 18,979 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 14,796 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 11,482 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 TXV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 TXV, 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 TXV registered?

DK53 TXV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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