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DN03 XCJ

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,400 mi
Last recorded103,400 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 XCJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2013 103,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 103,400 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 94,314 miles

steering lock malfunction light on

Fail 6 Jun 2012 94,314 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

steering lock malfunction light on

Pass 3 Jun 2011 87,737 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust has been welded

Fail 3 Jun 2011 87,737 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust has been welded

Pass 11 Jun 2010 81,083 miles

steering lock fault warning on dash

Fail 11 Jun 2010 81,083 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

steering lock fault warning on dash

Pass 15 Jun 2009 73,342 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 65,252 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 53,438 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 41,412 miles

Front pads getting low

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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DN03 XCJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DN03 XCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN03 XCJ registered?

DN03 XCJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is DN03 XCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN03 XCJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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