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DX53 GXA

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

166,941 mi
Last recorded166,941 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 GXA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 166,941 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2013 166,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 151,666 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2012 151,662 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 137,849 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 126,738 miles

offside front tyre inner wall,cuts noted but not exposing cords at time of test needs monitoring

Fail 15 May 2010 126,738 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

offside front tyre inner wall,cuts noted but not exposing cords at time of test needs monitoring

Pass 5 May 2009 112,037 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 98,585 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 15 Apr 2008 98,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 May 2007 91,170 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 91,170 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 72,886 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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DX53 GXA is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DX53 GXA, 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 DX53 GXA registered?

DX53 GXA is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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