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FJ03 ODT

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,110 mi
Last recorded142,110 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 ODT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 142,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2015 142,102 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2014 135,880 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust box outer skin corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2014 135,880 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust box outer skin corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2013 128,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

deterioration in centre exhaust box

Fail 5 Mar 2013 128,423 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

deterioration in centre exhaust box

Pass 16 Feb 2012 122,208 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 7 Mar 2011 119,158 miles

exhaust corroding

rear discs and pads worn

Pass 7 Mar 2011 22,791 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 114,535 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 111,793 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 111,793 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 108,318 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 108,318 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2007 102,025 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 89,422 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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FJ03 ODT is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FJ03 ODT, 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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FJ03 ODT is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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