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SV03 DXF

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,023 mi
Last recorded68,023 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 DXF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2012 68,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Dec 2012 67,623 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

headlamp washers not working

Fail 16 Jan 2012 55,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 55,086 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 53,338 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 47,749 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 43,592 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 37,040 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 29,368 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 22,419 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 DXF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc 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 SV03 DXF, 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 DXF registered?

SV03 DXF is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is SV03 DXF safe to buy?

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