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FE53 RFJ

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

103,075 mi
Last recorded103,075 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 RFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 103,075 miles

Both Front Headlights Dull

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

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

Vehicle Has General Corrosion From Underneath

Pass 8 Nov 2022 100,627 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear corrosion to both sills and rear components

Rear corrosion to both sills and rear components

Pass 3 Nov 2021 99,086 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear General corrosion to subframe and to components

corrosion to sills both sides inner

Pass 2 Nov 2020 95,663 miles

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

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

Rear General corrosion to subframe and to components

corrosion to sills both sides inner

Pass 25 Oct 2019 92,197 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 87,825 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 84,315 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Exhaust mount broken off.

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

Offside rear tyre starting to go out of shape.

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 79,843 miles

Rear heat shield loose

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2015 73,996 miles

bad oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2015 73,996 miles

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

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

bad oil leak

exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 28 Oct 2014 68,076 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 68,065 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2013 63,149 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 58,524 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 53,671 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 48,282 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 37,050 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 32,590 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 27,071 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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FE53 RFJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FE53 RFJ, 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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FE53 RFJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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