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FG03 LCJ

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,267 mi
Last recorded113,267 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 LCJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 113,267 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2026 113,267 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 106,195 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 106,121 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 101,889 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 101,872 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 101,777 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 101,442 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 99,555 miles

Both O/S & N/S/F tyres wearing on the inner edges

Engine oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2020 99,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both O/S & N/S/F tyres wearing on the inner edges

Engine oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2019 96,021 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 89,967 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 89,438 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 89,436 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 88,074 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 85,029 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 14 Feb 2015 85,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2014 81,426 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre brake pipes showing slight corrosion.

exhaust rear clamp area slightly corroded.

Fail 22 Mar 2014 81,421 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre brake pipes showing slight corrosion.

exhaust rear clamp area slightly corroded.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 76,474 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 72,072 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 66,849 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 61,460 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 56,163 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 50,702 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 44,998 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 36,586 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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FG03 LCJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FG03 LCJ, 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 FG03 LCJ registered?

FG03 LCJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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