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FB03 ENY

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,067 mi
Last recorded104,067 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 ENY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 104,067 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 104,067 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 101,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 97,789 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 93,867 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Jun 2017 93,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Apr 2016 88,725 miles

Oil leak from engine

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2015 82,690 miles

both front anti roll bar drop link dust covers slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2014 78,803 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2013 75,548 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2012 72,624 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 67,847 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2011 67,771 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 63,659 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 58,539 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 58,539 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 51,864 miles

n/s/r tyre becoming perished and worn unevenly from being run flat

Pass 2 Apr 2007 45,355 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 36,815 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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FB03 ENY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 FB03 ENY, 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 FB03 ENY registered?

FB03 ENY is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for FB03 ENY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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