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FH52 FMZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,121 mi
Last recorded144,121 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 FMZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 144,121 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 144,093 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort zero effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front number plate has damage

front under tray insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2015 138,235 miles

head lamps poor

Fail 1 Sep 2015 138,233 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

hand brake travel high

head lamps poor

Pass 24 Sep 2014 131,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Sep 2014 131,353 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Sep 2013 124,574 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 124,559 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 118,237 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 118,183 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 112,644 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres perished and cracked

offside headlamp pattern weak

Pass 24 Sep 2010 106,330 miles

both rear top rose mountings slight wear

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 23 Sep 2009 98,152 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 98,151 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 91,423 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear number plate loose

Fail 25 Sep 2008 91,423 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear number plate loose

Pass 19 Sep 2007 84,858 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 75,804 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 71,140 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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FH52 FMZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FH52 FMZ, 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 FH52 FMZ registered?

FH52 FMZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is FH52 FMZ safe to buy?

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