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F3 STA

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,125 mi
Last recorded94,125 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 STA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 94,125 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES OLD BUT DON'T APPEAR TO BE DETERIORATING.

CENTRE TO REAR EXHAUST JOINING CLAMP RUSTING AWAY.

FUEL FILLER NECH NOT FULLY SECURE,ONE FIXING SNAPPED.

Nearside Rear NSR OUTER BRAKE PAD ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM SEPARATING FROM PAD & CATCHING ON DISC.

Offside Front OSF WASHER JETS SLIGHTLY LOW ON SCREEN.

Rear REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTING & DETERIORATING BUT NOT LEAKING.

Pass 27 Dec 2024 92,543 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs have slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre dated 2006 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured showing slightly white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front headlamp washer jet inoperative

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing slightly white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre dated 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured showing slightly white light (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front brake flexi hose's appear corroded under the rubber outer casing

both front inner arch linings to the rear are corroded

rear inner brake pads not visible with wheels on

Pass 15 Jan 2024 91,412 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSF & OSF BRAKE FLEXI HOSE FERRULES RUSTING. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear NSR TYRE 2006 YEAR OF MANUFACURE.(215-45X17W)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear OSR TYRE 2011 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 90,005 miles

ALL TYRES ON VEHICLE OLD & DETERIORATING.NSR=2006 YEAR,OSR=2011 YEAR,BOTH FRONTS=2016 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE.(215-45X17W)

FUEL FILTER APPEARS TO BE OLD.

Front FRONT WIPER BLADES GETTING READY FOR CHANGING.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED.

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured SHOWING SLIGHTLY WHITE. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OSF TYRE HAS CUT IN OUTER SIDE WALL CLOSE TO CORDS. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner REAR INNER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 87,975 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 87,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 86,554 miles

FUEL FILLER NECK SUPPORT BRACKET FIXING MISSING.

Nearside Rear NSR TYRE 2006 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.

Offside Rear OSR TYRE 2011 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.(215-45X17W)

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR AXLE BUSHES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TYRES APPEAR TO BE LOW ON PRESSURE.

Pass 2 Jul 2019 83,928 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES OLD,NSR=2006 YEAR,OSR=2011 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR VIEW MIRROR CRACKED IN MIDDLE.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES WORN. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 83,928 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SUSPECT LOOSE REQUIRES NEW CLIP. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

BOTH REAR TYRES OLD,NSR=2006 YEAR,OSR=2011 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR VIEW MIRROR CRACKED IN MIDDLE.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES WORN. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 81,953 miles

NSR TYRE 2006,OLD & PERISHING. 215-45X17W

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OIL FILTER CORRODING

OSR TYRE 2011 YEAR,OLD & PERISHING.

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured REPLACE BULB SOON. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR VIEW MIRROR DAMAGED.

Pass 27 Jun 2017 81,044 miles

Central Front Rear view mirror cracked in middle

Pass 28 Jun 2016 76,626 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 74,917 miles

engine management light on

Pass 30 Jun 2014 74,170 miles

engine management light on

Fail 26 Jun 2014 74,140 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine management light on

o/s/r footbrake effort low

Pass 3 Jul 2013 73,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2012 71,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2012 71,857 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2011 70,473 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside inner cv gaitor leaking

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2010 68,524 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 65,556 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 60,968 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 56,728 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 56,728 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 24,828 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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F3 STA is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 F3 STA, 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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F3 STA is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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