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DS52 DNN

2003 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,951 mi
Last recorded70,951 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 DNN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 70,951 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 70,951 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 70,227 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 67,889 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 67,889 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 66,775 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 63,688 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 61,496 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 55,713 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 55,713 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2013 49,432 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 44,577 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 38,763 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 34,948 miles

n/s/r brake pads low

vehicle not registered at time of test

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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DS52 DNN is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DS52 DNN, 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 DS52 DNN registered?

DS52 DNN is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is DS52 DNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS52 DNN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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