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FB03 FBF

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,539 mi
Last recorded85,539 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 FBF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 85,539 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 85,456 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 85,452 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 85,384 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 85,271 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 85,202 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 85,058 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 84,887 miles

engine management warning light on

Pass 23 Apr 2019 84,625 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 84,625 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 84,271 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 83,740 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 82,884 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 82,091 miles

Rear offside and nearside tyre tread worn stepped on the inner edges also starting to split in parts of the treaded section

Pass 25 Apr 2014 80,867 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2014 80,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust insecure at centre joint , and rear clamp missing .

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 75,098 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure.rear exhaust clamp in poor condition.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 72,113 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 72,000 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 62,451 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Mar 2011 62,447 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2010 52,086 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 48,202 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 48,202 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 May 2008 45,082 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 36,655 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 29,874 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limits on sides.

Fail 26 May 2006 29,874 miles

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

n/s/f tyre close to limits on sides.

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 FBF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FBF, 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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FB03 FBF is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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