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FG03 LFF

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

118,319 mi
Last recorded118,319 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 LFF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 118,319 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 118,319 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 113,359 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 113,359 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 108,264 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 105,947 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 105,947 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 102,366 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Sep 2018 102,366 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 99,230 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

o/s/f seat belt retracting slowly

Fail 15 Sep 2017 99,230 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

o/s/f seat belt retracting slowly

Fail 13 Sep 2017 99,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 96,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS CRACKS

Offside Rear TYRE HAS CRACKS

Fail 20 Oct 2016 96,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS CRACKS

Offside Rear TYRE HAS CRACKS

Pass 31 Oct 2015 94,525 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured bothsides (1.4.A.2f)

front exhaust flexy damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2015 94,525 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured bothsides (1.4.A.2f)

front exhaust flexy damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2014 91,622 miles

rear pads wearing thin

engine management light is on

rear brake disc wearing

Pass 14 Nov 2013 86,865 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 83,840 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 81,558 miles

n/s/r arm slight play

Fail 14 Nov 2011 81,545 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

n/s/r arm slight play

Pass 10 Dec 2010 79,430 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 76,695 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 69,258 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 62,098 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 52,838 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 52,838 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 LFF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FG03 LFF, 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 LFF registered?

FG03 LFF is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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