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DX53 GXG

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,607 mi
Last recorded107,607 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 GXG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2013 107,607 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 107,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 98,594 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 98,594 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 86,959 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 86,928 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 80,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 74,384 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 68,135 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 62,345 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 62,331 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 57,639 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 57,639 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 57,102 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 GXG is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GXG, 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 DX53 GXG registered?

DX53 GXG is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is DX53 GXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 GXG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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