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DX03 LFA

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

138,250 mi
Last recorded138,250 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 138,250 miles

rear arches have bubbles of corrosion

underbody corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2023 137,357 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 136,920 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 136,221 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 136,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at the end which joins to the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 136,312 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at the end which joins to the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 135,249 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 131,888 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 128,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joints (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 125,193 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 122,717 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 120,903 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear exhaust mount broken.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 118,818 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2012 117,567 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2011 115,123 miles

Dirt getting into front number plate.

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2011 115,122 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Dirt getting into front number plate.

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2010 112,171 miles

Fuel filler cap starting to wear.

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2009 108,578 miles

Nearside Front 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 Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2009 108,576 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2008 93,029 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 74,288 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 56,965 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 LFA is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LFA, 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 LFA registered?

DX03 LFA is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is DX03 LFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX03 LFA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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