MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,200 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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offside front tyre has cut but not deep enough to show cord
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine management light on indicating a fault with engine management system
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear b/discs surface rust
fanbelt seperating needs attention
n/s/front tyre sidewall damage cords not exposed
o/s/front wiperblade wind cover touching screen and leaving marks on screen view ok at time of test
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear b/discs surface rust
fanbelt seperating needs attention
n/s/front tyre sidewall damage cords not exposed
o/s/front wiperblade wind cover touching screen and leaving marks on screen view ok at time of test
Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FC03 GNP is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 FC03 GNP, 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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FC03 GNP is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2003.
Is FC03 GNP safe to buy?
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