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FC03 UKR

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,770 mi
Last recorded96,770 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 UKR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 96,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

Fail 6 May 2016 96,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 88,558 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 81,263 miles

lip on front discs

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 12 May 2014 81,257 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

lip on front discs

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2013 73,582 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 73,582 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 66,758 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 66,758 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 59,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 44,247 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 44,185 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Feb 2008 36,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Aug 2006 24,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UKR is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UKR, 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 FC03 UKR registered?

FC03 UKR is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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