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FJ53 JBE

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

182,701 mi
Last recorded182,701 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 JBE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 182,701 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamps cloudy and pattern weak

front and rear discs rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2016 180,676 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 80,483 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 170,059 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r bumper damage

Pass 22 Aug 2013 162,339 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 162,333 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 150,924 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 142,263 miles

nearside/offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside/offside rear tyres on inner edge stepped

Pass 25 Mar 2010 133,698 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 115,248 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 115,248 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 89,328 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 80,470 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 80,470 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 39,980 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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FJ53 JBE is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 FJ53 JBE, 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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FJ53 JBE is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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