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DX03 LFL

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,161 mi
Last recorded124,161 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 LFL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 124,161 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 124,161 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2013 117,899 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 117,898 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 105,014 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 82,389 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 75,242 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 75,242 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 64,329 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 64,328 miles

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

n/s/r tyre tread worn on both edges (below legal limits) possibly due to lack of pressure

slight play at rear wheels (not wheel bearings)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 51,922 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 LFL is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX03 LFL, 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 LFL registered?

DX03 LFL is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is DX03 LFL safe to buy?

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