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DX03 JUC

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

145,075 mi
Last recorded145,075 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 145,075 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 145,070 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch to floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 144,325 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel tank breather pipe clip broken

Pass 5 Aug 2022 141,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 141,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 138,951 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 138,947 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Jul 2020 136,826 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Front Headlamp wiper does not return to the park position

Fail 7 Jul 2020 136,825 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Front Headlamp wiper does not return to the park position

Pass 5 Jun 2019 134,021 miles

Engine management warning light on indicating a fault

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 134,021 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Engine management warning light on indicating a fault

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 132,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seats missing ()

Fail 14 Mar 2018 132,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid missing screen (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

exhaust middle section to rear section blowing

Pass 15 Feb 2017 129,282 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 129,282 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking at rear back box joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 125,972 miles

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded tow bar socket bracket corroded (6.6.1)

front no. plate damaged

oil leak on engine

Pass 9 Mar 2015 117,172 miles

engine management light on.

oil leak.

tow bar socket bracket corroded.

Fail 9 Mar 2015 117,172 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light on.

oil leak.

tow bar socket bracket corroded.

Pass 10 Mar 2014 107,515 miles

Oil leak

engine pulley noise.

o/s spot light damaged.

Fail 11 Mar 2013 98,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

small chip in windscreen, but within limits.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 98,303 miles

small chip in windscreen, but within limits.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 90,129 miles

o/s/f fog light damaged.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 81,366 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 71,208 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 60,964 miles

n/s/r tyre has uneven tread.

Pass 7 Mar 2008 52,689 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 44,685 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 34,120 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 JUC is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 JUC, 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 JUC is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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