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FD03 DYH

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

197,635 mi
Last recorded197,635 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 DYH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 197,635 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 184,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Apr 2014 176,888 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 177,144 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 168,292 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 168,292 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 157,418 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 141,468 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 129,501 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 118,081 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 118,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 110,206 miles

unable to see inner brake pad thickness

Fail 16 Jun 2008 110,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

unable to see inner brake pad thickness

Pass 18 Jun 2007 103,921 miles

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

rear disks slightly pitted and worn

Pass 23 Jun 2006 100,126 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 99,482 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 DYH is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 DYH, 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 FD03 DYH registered?

FD03 DYH is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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