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DL03 GHX

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,700 mi
Last recorded136,700 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 GHX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 136,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil level is low.

flexi section of exhaust has a moderate leak of exhaust gasses.

power steering oil has been contaminated with engine oil.

stability control message appeared on display however it self extinguished.

windscreen wiper blades have split ends.

offside front tyre has worn bald on inside edge.

Fail 5 Mar 2015 136,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil level is low.

flexi section of exhaust has a moderate leak of exhaust gasses.

nearside rear brake caliper piston dust boot has split.

power steering oil has been contaminated with engine oil.

windscreen wiper blades have split ends.

offside front tyre has worn bald on inside edge.

Pass 27 Mar 2014 130,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front macpherson strut has moderate corrosion, replacement is strongly advised.

power steering pump internal seal has failed causing engine oil to enter and overflow system.

Fail 27 Mar 2014 130,346 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

eml is on, noticed a major air leak at inlet manifold (pipe detached)

nearside front macpherson strut has moderate corrosion, replacement is strongly advised.

offside front macpherson strut has moderate corrosion, replacement is strongly advised.

power steering pump internal seal has failed causing engine oil to enter and overflow system.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 124,274 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Slight corrosion; Rear subframe

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 117,982 miles

Front no plate faded

Engine management light on

O/S Front Seat belt slow to return

Pass 25 Mar 2011 108,032 miles

Oil leak from o/s of engine

Pass 1 Apr 2010 98,736 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 87,581 miles

front inner brake pad linings appear to be low-suggest inspected with wheels removed

front tyres wearing on edges

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2008 74,322 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 74,281 miles

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

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

oil leak around engine

Pass 23 Mar 2007 62,758 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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DL03 GHX is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DL03 GHX, 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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DL03 GHX is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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