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FJ03 OFS

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,656 mi
Last recorded78,656 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 78,656 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 73,489 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 73,489 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 71,879 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 71,879 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 May 2012 70,111 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust bracket deteriorating

front brake discs deteriorating

offside front tyre on legal limit (advise replacement)

offside park brake slight slow effort

Pass 11 May 2011 65,494 miles

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

Rear exhaust clamp corroded and split

Pass 30 Mar 2010 56,410 miles

front pads wearing low

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2009 45,552 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 41,599 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 35,703 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 26,270 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 26,270 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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 OFS is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OFS, 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 OFS registered?

FJ03 OFS is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is FJ03 OFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ03 OFS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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