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DX03 JUV

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,944 mi
Last recorded74,944 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 JUV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2025 74,944 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 73,559 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both caliper retaining clips missing

Pass 20 Nov 2023 72,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 71,827 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 69,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 66,099 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 61,662 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 58,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion present on all rear suspension units

Pass 24 Jun 2017 54,755 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 52,353 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 48,436 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 44,566 miles

wipers not parking automatically

Pass 5 Jun 2013 40,956 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 37,013 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 32,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2010 27,875 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 23,128 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 18,471 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 15,229 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 9,022 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 JUV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JUV, 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 JUV registered?

DX03 JUV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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