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FJ03 OGK

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

194,193 mi
Last recorded194,193 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 OGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 194,193 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 186,524 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 179,081 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2014 178,962 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

badly oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Nov 2013 170,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake fluid level low

nearside rear tyre perished & cracked on inner wall near wheel rim

unable to clearly view all brake pads

Fail 2 Nov 2013 170,316 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake fluid level low

nearside rear tyre perished & cracked on inner wall near wheel rim

unable to clearly view all brake pads

Pass 18 Aug 2012 160,750 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 156,237 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2011 155,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 142,577 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 131,535 miles

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

n/s front tyre damage to outer wall(cord not showing)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 121,900 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 109,173 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 OGK is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc 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 OGK, 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 OGK registered?

FJ03 OGK is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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