MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,183 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating but no leak of exhaust gases
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box joining sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
offside rear top shocker mount damaged
coolant over filled
noise from n/s/r brake
o/s/r brake sticky
o/s/r outside brake pad breaking up
rear discs lipped
nearside and offside rear top shocker mountings damaged but not causing any problems at present (corroded as it is alloy)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
front tyres perished
off side rear shocker top mount corroded
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
front tyres perished
off side rear shocker top mount corroded
e.m.l. light on
o/s/r tyre near wear indicators
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SV03 DXB is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 SV03 DXB, 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 SV03 DXB registered?
SV03 DXB is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 March 2003.
Is SV03 DXB safe to buy?
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