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FG03 LFL

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,093 mi
Last recorded111,093 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 LFL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 111,093 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 111,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 103,451 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 103,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 87,683 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 83,643 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 29 Jan 2009 78,735 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 74,076 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 74,076 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 69,228 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 LFL is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LFL, 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 LFL registered?

FG03 LFL is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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