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FJ03 OEF

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,381 mi
Last recorded165,381 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 OEF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 165,381 miles

Exhaust Corroded Front To Rear

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underbody Surface Rust Front To Rear

Fail 18 Aug 2022 165,381 miles

Exhaust Corroded Front To Rear

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underbody Surface Rust Front To Rear

Pass 14 May 2021 158,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 May 2021 158,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 133,438 miles

corrosion rear sub frame

engine management light on

Pass 1 May 2018 128,939 miles

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Fail 24 Apr 2018 128,938 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour not a matching pair (1.7.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Pass 27 Apr 2017 125,173 miles

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

exhaust deteriorated, outer skin adrift an d hanging down

Pass 27 Apr 2016 121,032 miles

engine management light on

oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2016 121,032 miles

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

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 116,869 miles

Advise both front anti-roll bar end links worn

Pass 26 Apr 2014 111,750 miles

Oil leak

eml light on

Fail 24 Apr 2014 111,720 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine management light on.

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2013 106,065 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

engine management light on

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2012 100,408 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 100,408 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 94,446 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 85,186 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 73,961 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 64,576 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 52,638 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 52,638 miles

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

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 42,521 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 42,521 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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FJ03 OEF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FJ03 OEF, 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 OEF is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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