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FG03 LFS

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

198,890 mi
Last recorded198,890 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 LFS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 198,890 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 198,383 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 198,383 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 196,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 195,865 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres inner side walls splitting but no chords visible

Fail 18 Aug 2016 195,865 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres inner side walls splitting but no chords visible

Pass 19 Aug 2015 190,104 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine has bad oil leak

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2014 183,929 miles

bad oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2013 178,240 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2013 178,240 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 168,853 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 168,853 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 155,089 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 140,624 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 125,813 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

wiper blades ends starting to split replacement advised

Fail 13 Aug 2009 125,813 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

wiper blades ends starting to split replacement advised

Pass 14 Aug 2008 112,924 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 67,932 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 21,514 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 LFS is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LFS, 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 LFS registered?

FG03 LFS is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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