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FG03 LDX

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,115 mi
Last recorded157,115 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 LDX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 157,115 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 157,115 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2024 155,705 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 154,136 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 151,869 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp covers deteriorated

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

Pass 27 May 2021 148,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2021 148,933 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 145,973 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 143,211 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 140,575 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 138,017 miles

Offside Front Inner drive shaft gaiter

Pass 9 May 2016 135,470 miles

Offside Front inner drive shaft gaiter

Fail 9 May 2016 135,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front inner drive shaft gaiter

Pass 7 May 2015 132,228 miles

offside rear park brake mayrequire repair or adjustment

Pass 12 May 2014 128,161 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 124,220 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 118,774 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 114,108 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 107,192 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 100,576 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 100,540 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 91,590 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 91,590 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 77,074 miles

osr arm relaced

Fail 25 May 2007 77,021 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 59,625 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 LDX is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LDX, 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 LDX registered?

FG03 LDX is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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