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FN03 CEU

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,304 mi
Last recorded116,304 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 CEU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 116,304 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 111,407 miles

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Pass 22 Nov 2016 107,872 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 96,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 91,369 miles

can not check ,outer door sills trims fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2014 91,369 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

can not check ,outer door sills trims fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2013 86,195 miles

front tyres wearing low

wear at rear suspension top arm bushes

Pass 4 Jul 2012 79,687 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

offside front seatbelt recoil operation poor

Fail 29 Jun 2012 79,588 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

offside front seatbelt recoil operation poor

Pass 29 Jun 2011 73,099 miles

ECU light on

Fail 27 Jun 2011 73,076 miles

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

ECU light on

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyre are perished

Pass 24 May 2010 61,831 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2010 61,780 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 50,861 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 47,138 miles

discs starting to wear

Pass 15 May 2007 42,023 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 28,079 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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FN03 CEU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FN03 CEU, 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 CEU is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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