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DU52 XAD

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

101,345 mi
Last recorded101,345 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 XAD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 101,345 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 99,753 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 96,603 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 91,491 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 90,183 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 89,264 miles

rear bumper damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2012 89,180 miles

rear bumper damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2012 89,180 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear bumper damaged

Pass 29 Dec 2010 87,711 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 85,610 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 80,194 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 71,363 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 49,105 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 49,105 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 30,477 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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DU52 XAD is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DU52 XAD, 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 DU52 XAD registered?

DU52 XAD is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 February 2003.

Is DU52 XAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU52 XAD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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