MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,523 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
EML ON
Front discs ridged
oil leak
EML ON
Oil leak
bolt in nearside rear tyre (DANGEROUS)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
EML ON
Oil leak
bolt in nearside rear tyre (DANGEROUS)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
tread depths: both front on 3.5mm, n/s/r on 2mm, o/s/r on 2.5mm.
slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link.
tread depths: both front on 6mm, n/s/ ron 2.5mm, o/s/r on 3mm.
tyre size: 225/45 ZR 17 94W.
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
signs of coolant leaking on sub frame.
slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link.
tread depths: both front on 6mm, n/s/ ron 2.5mm, o/s/r on 3mm.
tyre size: 225/45 ZR 17 94W.
intermediate exhaust metal mounting broken but system still supported, evedence of n/s/f tyre rubbing on inner wheel arch plastic cover, slight engine oil leak
tyre tread depths; n/s/f 3.0mm, o/s/f 4.0mm, both rear 6.0mm, 225/45/zr17 94w xl & 94y
engine management light on, nail in n/s/r tyre and tyre under inflated, n/s/r tyre badly cracked on inner sidewall, very slight cracking to o/s/r tyre on inner sidewall
slight play in both rear top suspension arm joints, tyre tread depths; all 6.0mm, 225/45/17 94w front and 91w on rear
o/s/f wheel inner rim slight damage
slight imbalance to rear brakes
slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar link
tyre tread depths both front 6.5mm n/s/r 6.5mm o/s/r 7mm 225/45zr17w
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
front number plate likely to be misread
rear number plate starting to discolour
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DX03 JSU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 JSU, 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 JSU is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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