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DX03 JNN

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,135 mi
Last recorded107,135 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 JNN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 107,135 miles

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

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

drivers and passengers front seatbelt retrracting mechanisms require attention soon

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 20 Jun 2013 103,850 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyr wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 19 Jun 2013 103,848 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2012 98,426 miles

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

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 3 Jun 2011 92,582 miles

both rear upper suspension arm outer bushes have slight play

Pass 1 Jun 2010 85,021 miles

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

both rear outer sidelights in-op

both rear wheels have a slight brake bind

oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2009 77,441 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 77,441 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 68,779 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 54,068 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 43,951 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 JNN is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JNN, 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 JNN registered?

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

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The MOT history for DX03 JNN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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