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FD03 DYA

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,618 mi
Last recorded91,618 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 DYA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 91,618 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 91,618 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2017 78,258 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2015 67,457 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 58,375 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 48,162 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2013 35,230 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 28,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall

deterioration in both front tyres (tears)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 25,446 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 22,406 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 22,397 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 20,247 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 18,488 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 18,452 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 16,458 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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FD03 DYA is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FD03 DYA, 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 FD03 DYA registered?

FD03 DYA is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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