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DX03 JKV

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,417 mi
Last recorded156,417 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 JKV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 156,417 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 156,415 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 149,934 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Jul 2009 149,932 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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 16 Jun 2008 139,555 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

front and rear number plates starting to peel only one horn working

Fail 16 Jun 2008 139,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front and rear number plates starting to peel only one horn working

Pass 11 Jun 2007 110,859 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 83,991 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 JKV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JKV, 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

How do I check the history of DX03 JKV?

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What year was DX03 JKV registered?

DX03 JKV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is DX03 JKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX03 JKV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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