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FG52 TJX

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,585 mi
Last recorded107,585 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 TJX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 107,585 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 107,569 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 104,023 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2014 101,514 miles

slight play in rear suspension upper ball joints

Pass 8 Jan 2013 98,542 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear uneven tyre wear

offside rear uneven tyre wear

Pass 11 Jan 2012 96,226 miles

offside front seat belt retraction mechanism sluggish

Fail 14 Jan 2011 91,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front seat belt retracting mechanism weak

Pass 14 Jan 2011 91,811 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front seat belt retracting mechanism weak

Fail 11 Jan 2010 87,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Repair in windscreen zone A

Pass 11 Jan 2010 87,400 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Repair in windscreen zone A

Pass 19 Jan 2009 81,400 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 66,884 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 50,083 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 37,996 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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FG52 TJX is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FG52 TJX, 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 FG52 TJX registered?

FG52 TJX is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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The MOT history for FG52 TJX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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