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FC03 NNU

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

164,724 mi
Last recorded164,724 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 NNU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 164,724 miles

both headlamps deteriorated

brake and suspension components corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

minor oil leak

offside rear lamp damaged

slight play felt at steering wheel, suspecting steering rack internal

Fail 19 Sep 2016 164,700 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

EML on

both headlamps deteriorated

brake and suspension components corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

minor oil leak

offside rear lamp damaged

steering universal joints have slight play

Pass 16 Sep 2015 155,831 miles

Coolant level low

Engine Management Light on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil level low

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust flexi-joint deteriorated

Fail 16 Sep 2015 155,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Coolant level low

Engine Management Light on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil level low

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust flexi-joint deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2014 148,110 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 141,135 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

corrosion on underbody components

fluid around nearside rear brake caliper unable to inspect properly

Fail 25 Sep 2013 141,092 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

corrosion on rear underbody componants

em light on

Fail 27 Aug 2013 140,606 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 130,181 miles

Engine light on

Pass 28 Jul 2011 119,842 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 119,842 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 110,684 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 110,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Suspected hairline fracture in n/s/r disc and is also scored - ref failure sheet.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 99,529 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 99,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 85,749 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 69,033 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 69,033 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 54,720 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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FC03 NNU 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 57.9%.

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 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 NNU, 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 NNU is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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