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DX03 LFY

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,576 mi
Last recorded50,576 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 LFY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2013 50,576 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 39,415 miles

accident damage at front

radiator leaking

Pass 1 Oct 2010 39,391 miles

windscreen washer bottle insecure

Fail 25 Sep 2010 39,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side front bumper mounting bracket/clips need attention

nearside front wheel arch pannell missing (in boot)

offside front inner wheel arch pannell insecure

windscreen washer bottle insecure

Pass 19 Mar 2010 38,334 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 36,112 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 34,063 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 30,220 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 26,504 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 LFY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DX03 LFY?

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What year was DX03 LFY registered?

DX03 LFY is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is DX03 LFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX03 LFY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DX03 LFY have outstanding finance?

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