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FG52 TJY

2003 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,126 mi
Last recorded91,126 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 TJY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 91,126 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 91,126 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 86,523 miles

corrision both front shocks

Pass 13 Feb 2012 82,523 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 77,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Feb 2010 73,869 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 72,431 miles

advise - handbrake only just passed - could have lot less travel

adviuse - front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Sep 2008 65,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight movement on both front suspension arm front bushes

Pass 17 Sep 2007 58,472 miles

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

rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 20 Sep 2006 52,489 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 TJY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 TJY, 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 TJY registered?

FG52 TJY is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 February 2003.

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