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FG52 TLF

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,716 mi
Last recorded121,716 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 TLF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 121,716 miles

Offside Rear hand brake cable bracket broken

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 121,716 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear hand brake cable bracket broken

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 120,593 miles

Centre exhaust outer skin corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 120,593 miles

Centre exhaust outer skin corroded

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 118,425 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

steering lock on gear lever showing a fault

Pass 15 Jul 2016 115,615 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 110,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

engine warning light on

Fail 21 Jul 2015 110,850 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

engine warning light on

Pass 23 Jul 2014 105,399 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre exhaust correded

engine warning light on

Fail 23 Jul 2014 105,398 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre exhaust correded

engine warning light on

rear exhuast heat shield inscure

Pass 25 Jul 2013 98,888 miles

Drivers seat belt retracts slowly with help

Engine management light on

Slight play from inner rack ends under load

Fail 25 Jul 2013 98,888 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Drivers seat belt retracts slowly with help

Engine management light on

Slight play from inner rack ends under load

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 90,288 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 90,288 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2011 82,874 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mount missing

Pass 16 Jul 2010 75,636 miles

engine light on

slight play in both rear upper suspension arm ball joints

Fail 16 Jul 2010 75,636 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

engine light on

slight play in both rear upper suspension arm ball joints

Pass 7 Jul 2009 65,498 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 58,984 miles

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

n/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape slightly on inre edge

o/s/r tyre low on iner edge but on 3mm

Pass 19 Jul 2007 52,282 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 43,457 miles

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

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

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

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

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 TLF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TLF, 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 TLF is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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