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FJ03 OEH

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,159 mi
Last recorded142,159 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 OEH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 142,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules On limit time of test (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules On limit time of test (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules On limit time of test (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules On limit time of test (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 142,130 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules On limit time of test (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules On limit time of test (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules On limit time of test (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules On limit time of test (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 131,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 126,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 112,167 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 112,044 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 97,204 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 84,752 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 77,813 miles

steering wheel lock inoperative

Pass 7 May 2011 70,992 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 70,985 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 61,279 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 51,914 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2008 45,850 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 45,850 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 42,713 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 39,415 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 39,415 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake discs badly worn

Front brake pads getting low

Front tyres badly worn on edges on limit & have deep cuts in tread

N/S tyres badly scuffed on outer sidewalls

N/S/F shock absorber weeping - borderline

Rear brake pads look low

Slight play in O/S/F suspension joints/bushes

Wipers smearing

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 OEH is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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