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SV03 DXB

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

135,183 mi
Last recorded135,183 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 DXB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2022 135,183 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 125,826 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 125,825 miles

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))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 121,628 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 114,236 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 114,235 miles

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))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 102,265 miles

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) ()

Pass 27 Nov 2017 91,314 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 79,904 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 67,553 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 67,550 miles

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)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 675,163 miles

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 58,707 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 56,904 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 55,400 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 52,699 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 49,721 miles

nearside and offside rear top shocker mountings damaged but not causing any problems at present (corroded as it is alloy)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 46,711 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 46,711 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 43,935 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 40,450 miles

e.m.l. light on

o/s/r tyre near wear indicators

Pass 17 May 2006 37,024 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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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?

The MOT history for SV03 DXB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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