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DX03 LGW

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

128,908 mi
Last recorded128,908 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 128,908 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 121,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 121,076 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 115,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper anti-rattle spring missing

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

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency reduced

Pass 12 Mar 2015 106,094 miles

Anti-rattle spring missing from nearside rear brake caliper

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust heat-shield loose

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 95,877 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 95,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 86,088 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 86,088 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 77,408 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 77,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc surface poor

rear handbrake cable supports broken

Pass 7 Mar 2011 72,586 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 72,563 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 66,715 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 66,714 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 61,735 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 55,439 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 55,397 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Outer Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 49,813 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 49,740 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 41,059 miles

the nearside and offside front tyres are worn on the edges

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 LGW is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 LGW, 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 LGW registered?

DX03 LGW is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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