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FN03 CEF

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

148,669 mi
Last recorded148,669 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 CEF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 148,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 148,669 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 148,662 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 148,587 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested chain rattle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 144,953 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 144,953 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 142,923 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 142,903 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 137,548 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 137,548 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure RUBBER SPLIT (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 131,097 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 131,097 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 125,038 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 125,038 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 119,235 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 119,235 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 114,313 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 114,313 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 108,449 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 108,449 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 103,345 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 97,713 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 97,713 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 95,510 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 90,018 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 83,799 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 72,875 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 56,709 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 39,852 miles

Drivers seatbelt does not retract properly

Fail 16 Mar 2006 39,852 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drivers seat belt does not retract properly

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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FN03 CEF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FN03 CEF, 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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FN03 CEF is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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