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DX03 LFD

2003 Saab 9-3 Linear Tid

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,172 mi
Last recorded110,172 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear Tid89,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 LFD
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear Tid
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2009 110,172 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 106,280 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 101,211 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 100,398 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 91,447 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 91,430 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear Tid?

Based on 245 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
12,724
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5
coil spring fractured 5
position lamp(s) not working 5
registration plate deteriorated 4
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DX03 LFD is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear Tid in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 89,713 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 Linear Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX03 LFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DX03 LFD registered?

DX03 LFD is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear Tid, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is DX03 LFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX03 LFD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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