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FG52 TLJ

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,706 mi
Last recorded143,706 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 TLJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 143,706 miles

advise oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2022 143,706 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2021 136,679 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 131,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 123,113 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 119,173 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 112,419 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 107,015 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both borderline 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 101,652 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 95,971 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 89,757 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 81,035 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 81,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 74,186 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 67,377 miles

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

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS CUT IN TREAD TO CANVASS BUT CUT IS NOT OVER 25MM LONG

Pass 17 Jul 2008 59,733 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 49,940 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 49,940 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 40,760 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 TLJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TLJ, 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 TLJ registered?

FG52 TLJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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