# DX03JSZ — SAAB 9-3 MOT History & Vehicle Check

DX03JSZ is a Red SAAB 9-3, Diesel (2171cc), first registered 2003-03-21. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for DX03JSZ — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | DX03JSZ |
| Make | SAAB |
| Model | 9-3 |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 2171cc |
| First registered | 2003-03-21 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2019-02-05 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 16
- Passes: 12
- Fails: 4
- Pass rate: 75%
- Total defects recorded: 27

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-06 10:07:05 | PASSED | 140,946 MI | 2019-02-05 00:00:00 |
| 2017-01-12 14:21:13 | PASSED | 138,197 MI | 2018-01-24 00:00:00 |
| 2017-01-10 14:25:09 | FAILED | 138,197 MI | — |
| 2016-01-20 11:55:13 | PASSED | 134,272 MI | 2017-01-24 00:00:00 |
| 2015-01-12 11:02:40 | PASSED | 130,423 MI | 2016-01-24 00:00:00 |
| 2014-01-16 13:17:18 | PASSED | 125,674 MI | 2015-01-24 00:00:00 |
| 2014-01-15 11:12:33 | FAILED | 125,671 MI | — |
| 2013-01-10 14:37:25 | PASSED | 120,864 MI | 2014-01-24 00:00:00 |
| 2013-01-09 11:19:29 | FAILED | 120,862 MI | — |
| 2012-01-11 11:43:03 | PASSED | 116,243 MI | 2013-01-24 00:00:00 |
| 2012-01-10 10:44:50 | FAILED | 116,243 MI | — |
| 2011-01-10 10:04:22 | PASSED | 111,304 MI | 2012-01-24 00:00:00 |
| 2010-01-07 10:22:26 | PASSED | 103,300 MI | 2011-01-24 00:00:00 |
| 2009-01-12 10:28:35 | PASSED | 90,371 MI | 2010-01-24 00:00:00 |
| 2008-01-25 09:34:33 | PASSED | 78,037 MI | 2009-01-24 00:00:00 |
| 2006-03-15 15:21:03 | PASSED | 51,615 MI | 2007-03-21 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2018-02-06 10:07:05 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: under body showing signs of corrosion

**2017-01-10 14:25:09 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FAIL: Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FAIL: Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" (8.2.2)

**2015-01-12 11:02:40 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- USER ENTERED: engine managment light on

**2014-01-16 13:17:18 (PASSED)**

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

**2014-01-15 11:12:33 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FAIL: Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FAIL: Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

**2013-01-09 11:19:29 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- FAIL: Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

**2012-01-11 11:43:03 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

**2012-01-10 10:44:50 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FAIL: Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

**2011-01-10 10:04:22 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2009-01-12 10:28:35 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for DX03JSZ is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/DX03JSZ. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-25.