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F13 LDM

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

109,115 mi
Last recorded109,115 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF13 LDM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 109,115 miles

Handbrake lever has limited reserve travel

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses faded and starting to affect beam images (just acceptable (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front seat belt retracting mechanism becoming faulty (just acceptable

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 109,113 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Handbrake lever has limited reserve travel

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses faded and starting to affect beam images (just acceptable (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front seat belt retracting mechanism becoming faulty (just acceptable

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 105,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 100,967 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 96,483 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 91,917 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 88,373 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 84,097 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component resevior area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 78,805 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 78,370 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 75,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre stepped on outer edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 71,140 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 65,841 miles

Offside Rear brake slight binding

oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2015 59,213 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 54,289 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 49,143 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2012 44,258 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2012 44,258 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 40,109 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 35,034 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 29,903 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 25,882 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 17,166 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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F13 LDM is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 F13 LDM, 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 F13 LDM registered?

F13 LDM is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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