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DX03 LFB

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,218 mi
Last recorded171,218 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 171,218 miles

flexi joint sleeve loose on one end

Pass 30 Mar 2016 162,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens marked (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens marked (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 154,472 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 147,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2014 147,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2013 139,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2013 139,226 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2013 139,064 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 127,429 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 116,834 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 107,923 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 99,344 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/side and o/side rear seat belts restricted by child seats

Pass 12 Mar 2008 88,361 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 75,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 75,654 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 62,692 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 LFB is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LFB, 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 LFB registered?

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

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