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DX03 JSU

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,523 mi
Last recorded138,523 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 JSU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 138,523 miles

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) ()

Fail 28 Oct 2017 138,523 miles

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) ()

Pass 6 May 2016 136,181 miles

EML ON

Front discs ridged

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 133,519 miles

EML ON

Oil leak

bolt in nearside rear tyre (DANGEROUS)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 133,745 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2014 130,720 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 130,720 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2013 126,849 miles

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.

Pass 2 May 2012 118,124 miles

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.

Fail 26 Apr 2012 118,124 miles

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.

Pass 14 Apr 2011 106,359 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 98,580 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 86,801 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 74,236 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 59,528 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 59,505 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 43,912 miles

front number plate likely to be misread

rear number plate starting to discolour

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 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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