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SV03 DXK

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

99,462 mi
Last recorded99,462 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 DXK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 99,462 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 95,732 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 95,732 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure top brkt. split (2.7.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 89,512 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 89,512 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure top clamp broken (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 80,751 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 71,918 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2014 71,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2013 62,257 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 62,257 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 50,185 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 50,185 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 39,738 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 39,738 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 34,602 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 34,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 29,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 24,124 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 24,121 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 19,662 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 15,152 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 DXK is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DXK, 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 DXK registered?

SV03 DXK is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is SV03 DXK safe to buy?

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