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DX03 JKZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

101,813 mi
Last recorded101,813 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 JKZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 101,813 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 94,160 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 94,067 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2022 89,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 89,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 84,052 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 78,968 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 67,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 54,991 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 49,981 miles

engine management light on dash

Pass 20 Aug 2016 29,389 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 16,642 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 16,618 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 16,512 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 15,509 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 14,336 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 12,925 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 11,645 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 10,117 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 5,861 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 6,371 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 JKZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 DX03 JKZ, 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 JKZ registered?

DX03 JKZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is DX03 JKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX03 JKZ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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