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DX03 JOV

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,048 mi
Last recorded168,048 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 JOV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 168,048 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 143,458 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 142,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 102,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front seat belt retraction poor

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front seat belt retraction poor

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2015 102,811 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipes? damp

Fuel tank damp

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front seat belt retraction poor

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front seat belt retraction poor

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2014 91,120 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 91,120 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 77,103 miles

slight oil leak from engine.

Fail 8 Jul 2013 77,101 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

slight oil leak from engine.

Fail 7 Feb 2012 68,161 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 68,161 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 57,321 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2010 52,337 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 42,872 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2008 41,881 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 41,881 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 36,763 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 26,385 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 JOV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 JOV, 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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DX03 JOV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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