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DS53 ONZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,543 mi
Last recorded125,543 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 ONZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 125,543 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front n/s & o/s inner steering arms have slight play

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing n/s & o/s upper (2.4.G.2)

steering has slight free play

Fail 22 May 2017 125,541 miles

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front n/s & o/s inner steering arms have slight play

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing n/s & o/s upper (2.4.G.2)

steering has slight free play

Pass 27 May 2016 115,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2015 104,273 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2014 94,035 miles

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

near side and off/side front tyres wearing on inside edge.

Fail 7 Jul 2014 94,035 miles

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

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

near side and off/side front tyres wearing on inside edge.

Pass 8 Jul 2013 85,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 78,788 miles

Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 67,269 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 55,095 miles

n/s/f tyre worn down to 3mm.

Pass 9 Dec 2009 53,573 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 47,525 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 39,396 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 28,748 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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DS53 ONZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DS53 ONZ, 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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DS53 ONZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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