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FG52 TBO

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,017 mi
Last recorded81,017 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 TBO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 81,017 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 81,008 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 8 May 2014 80,181 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre has slight damage on outer sidewall

slight play in nearside front bottom suspension arm ball joint

Pass 1 May 2013 71,975 miles

both rear tyres worn low

offside front inner driveshaft gaiter perishing

slight gearbox oil leak

wiperblades struggle to park correctly

Fail 29 Apr 2013 71,962 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both rear tyres worn low

offside front inner driveshaft gaiter perishing

slight gearbox oil leak

wiperblades struggle to park correctly

Pass 30 Mar 2012 65,013 miles

both rear tyres worn low

Fail 30 Mar 2012 65,013 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres worn low

Pass 17 Feb 2011 59,207 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust mounts deteriorating

some damage to nearside front, outer tyre wall

Pass 5 Feb 2010 55,080 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 50,444 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 46,195 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 43,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 40,021 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 39,861 miles

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

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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FG52 TBO is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FG52 TBO, 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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FG52 TBO is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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