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DK53 TXX

2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,044 mi
Last recorded122,044 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp85,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 TXX
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 122,044 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 121,128 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 121,128 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 105,557 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 98,463 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 89,738 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 81,606 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 9 May 2011 81,606 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2010 72,952 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 64,933 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 57,894 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 46,831 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 36,970 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp?

Based on 5,198 MOT tests across 371 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
6,129
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 184
coil spring broken 106
position lamp(s) not working 102
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 92
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 70
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DK53 TXX is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 85,930 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK53 TXX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DK53 TXX registered?

DK53 TXX is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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