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DX03 JUJ

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,864 mi
Last recorded135,864 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 JUJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 135,864 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pad worn

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 135,864 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Nearside Front brake pad worn

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 126,844 miles

N.S.R / O.S.R top suspension arm joint has slight play

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2011 93,839 miles

N.S.F./O.S.F tyres wearing outer edges

O.S.R. tyre wearing outer edges

O.S.R/N.S.R. suspension has slight play

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

Fail 12 May 2011 93,813 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

N.S.F./O.S.F tyres wearing outer edges

O.S.R. tyre wearing outer edges

O.S.R/N.S.R. suspension has slight play

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

Pass 21 May 2010 82,307 miles

N.S.R/O.S.R suspension slight play

Pass 6 Apr 2009 68,884 miles

N.S.R/O.S.R. top suspension arms have slight play.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 56,798 miles

rear brake pads wearing.

Pass 23 Mar 2007 42,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 25,438 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 25,404 miles

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

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 JUJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel 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 JUJ, 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 JUJ registered?

DX03 JUJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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