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FJ03 OFU

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

134,401 mi
Last recorded134,401 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 134,401 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 131,827 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 130,710 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 129,579 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 129,507 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 127,088 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17/94W XL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both sides perished +n/s not in mounting correctly (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 125,397 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 121,007 miles

Engine oil level low

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 113,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracked on sidewall

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre cracked on sidewall

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 105,917 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 105,504 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

EML on dash

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 96,653 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 94,302 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 94,302 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 90,630 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 86,251 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 76,770 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 69,187 miles

slight damage on windscreen in a zone

Fail 5 Jun 2008 65,992 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 65,992 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 61,411 miles

front tyres wearing on edge

offside wiper to be change slight wear

Pass 20 Jul 2006 51,687 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 46,988 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 OFU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OFU, 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 OFU registered?

FJ03 OFU is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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