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FJ03 OEA

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,040 mi
Last recorded67,040 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 OEA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 Aug 2016 67,040 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 58,874 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 51,096 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 50,218 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 49,805 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 48,447 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 46,678 miles

front brake geting low o/s/f tyer getingiing close exhaust mounting is loose

Pass 8 Mar 2010 45,272 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly out of shape and perished

Pass 4 Mar 2009 43,108 miles

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

rear brake pads wearing slightly low

Pass 17 Mar 2008 40,807 miles

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Pass 19 Feb 2007 37,354 miles

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Pass 1 Mar 2006 34,375 miles

nail in tyre

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 OEA is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FJ03 OEA, 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 FJ03 OEA registered?

FJ03 OEA is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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