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FJ03 OGH

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,187 mi
Last recorded103,187 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 OGH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 103,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 103,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

both rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 19 Mar 2015 100,785 miles

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

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

nearside front fog lamp not working

number plate starting to delaminate

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 19 Mar 2015 100,785 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

nearside front fog lamp not working

number plate starting to delaminate

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 Mar 2014 98,101 miles

Centre and rear exhaust clamps excessivly corroded.

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

Centre exhaust mounting broken

Nearside front tyre worn on inner sholder

Nearside rear tyre inner tread distorted

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 92,757 miles

Nearside rear tyre inner tread slightly distorted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2013 92,757 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre inner tread slightly distorted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 895,425 miles

Back box slightly corroded

Front discs slightly pitted

Front exhaust hanger broken but system is still supported

Nearside rear barke pipe uncliped but still supported

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

Rear discs slightly pitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 89,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Back box slightly corroded

Front discs slightly pitted

Front exhaust hanger broken but system is still supported

Nearside rear barke pipe uncliped but still supported

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

Rear discs slightly pitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 82,669 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 75,085 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 65,836 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 56,330 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 46,697 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 35,796 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 OGH is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OGH, 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 OGH registered?

FJ03 OGH is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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