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FJ03 OFG

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,025 mi
Last recorded101,025 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 OFG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 101,025 miles

Exhaust rubber missing

Front disks worn

Pass 1 Oct 2013 88,577 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 73,086 miles

centre exhaust hangers broken

Fail 4 Oct 2011 61,668 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 61,668 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 52,033 miles

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)

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Pass 27 Oct 2009 48,352 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 48,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 43,610 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 37,943 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 33,355 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 OFG is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 OFG, 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 OFG registered?

FJ03 OFG is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is FJ03 OFG safe to buy?

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