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FJ03 OFR

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,935 mi
Last recorded129,935 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 OFR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 129,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 129,935 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 124,098 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 13 May 2019 124,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2018 120,152 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Fail 17 May 2018 120,152 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2017 116,790 miles

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 23 May 2016 113,158 miles

Nail in Nearside front 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 108,910 miles

Engine oil leak

Freeplay in N/S/F track rod end but not excessive at time of test

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Surface corrosion - fuel filter, rear crossmember.

Pass 24 May 2014 103,289 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2012 101,091 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 27 Sep 2012 101,084 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Offside front fog light not working

Pass 11 Nov 2010 95,016 miles

suspect battery fault

Fail 11 Nov 2010 94,995 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

suspect battery fault

Pass 9 Nov 2009 77,681 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 77,681 miles

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 59,278 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 40,957 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 25,057 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 22,961 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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FJ03 OFR is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OFR, 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 OFR registered?

FJ03 OFR is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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