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SA03 TAN

2003 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,094 mi
Last recorded124,094 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 TAN
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 124,094 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 118,004 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 112,086 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 106,804 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 103,419 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak engine casing touching anti-roll bar ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted fowling wishbone arms on travel also rubbing on engine casing (2.4.G.1)

engine managment light on dash

Fail 5 Apr 2017 103,419 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak engine casing touching anti-roll bar ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted fowling wishbone arms on travel also rubbing on engine casing (2.4.G.1)

engine managment light on dash

Pass 26 Mar 2016 98,087 miles

Both front tyre tread depths getting low

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2016 98,087 miles

Both front tyre tread depths getting low

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 90,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 90,452 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 81,512 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 71,051 miles

airbag warning light illuminated

Fail 21 Jun 2012 71,051 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

airbag warning light illuminated

Pass 2 Apr 2011 60,100 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 60,100 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 51,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 48,203 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 48,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 42,939 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 33,237 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 23,259 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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SA03 TAN is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 56,599 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 Porsche 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA03 TAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 23 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SA03 TAN is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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