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FD03 DYM

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,632 mi
Last recorded98,632 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 DYM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 98,632 miles

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

engine mounting soft

Pass 16 Jan 2013 80,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

management light illuminated

Pass 20 May 2011 53,290 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 47,862 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 43,379 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 43,379 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r hub bushes have slight play

Pass 10 Jun 2008 36,612 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear out of shape on the inner edges

Pass 18 Jun 2007
Pass 20 Jun 2006 21,083 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 21,067 miles

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

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 DYM is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DYM, 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 DYM registered?

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

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