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DL03 NAN

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,633 mi
Last recorded70,633 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 NAN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 70,633 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 70,633 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 66,072 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 66,035 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded and split

Pass 13 May 2019 64,641 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 63,137 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 63,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 61,628 miles

Central Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear brake pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Central brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs front and rear have lipping/wear (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has low tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2016 60,214 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 58,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 57,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 55,107 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 52,365 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 45,677 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 45,677 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 40,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2009 33,226 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 28,289 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 23,599 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 17,849 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 NAN is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NAN, 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 NAN is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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