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DX03 LHD

2003 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,948 mi
Last recorded132,948 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 LHD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 132,948 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 132,283 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 115,853 miles

offside and nearside front seatbelts slow to retract

temporary fuel cap fitted - just acceptable

Fail 2 Feb 2010 115,780 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

offside and nearside front seatbelts slow to retract

temporary fuel cap fitted - just acceptable

Pass 29 Jan 2009 97,175 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 97,083 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

tested under wet conditions

Pass 18 Jan 2008 75,820 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 52,712 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 51,174 miles

n/s/f tyre very close to limit at outer edge

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 LHD is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LHD, 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

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What year was DX03 LHD registered?

DX03 LHD is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 June 2003.

Is DX03 LHD safe to buy?

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