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DX03 JKU

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,786 mi
Last recorded119,786 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 JKU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 119,786 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 119,786 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 118,655 miles

gearbox oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2015 118,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyre treads have slight lumps

oil leaks

Fail 8 Oct 2015 118,268 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers incorrectly parking (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyre treads have slight lumps

oil leaks

Pass 22 Jun 2012 111,515 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 104,468 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 104,468 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 94,286 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 94,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 81,878 miles

Both rear tyres stepped on inside.

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 72,474 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 61,679 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2007 61,199 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 47,940 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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DX03 JKU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DX03 JKU, 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 DX03 JKU registered?

DX03 JKU is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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