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FN03 CEV

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

204,009 mi
Last recorded204,009 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 CEV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 204,009 miles

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

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

heat shield over rear silencer box loose

Fail 9 Jun 2017 203,885 miles

Brake pump leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

brake fluid on minimum in resevoir

heat shield over rear silencer box loose

Pass 14 Jun 2016 199,650 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 199,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 193,470 miles

drivers seat mechansim worn.

light switch insecure. Side light flash!

n/sf tyre worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

not charging!

rear brake pads worn low.

various body and bumper damage.

various oil leaks.

various small stone chips.

Fail 16 Jun 2015 193,453 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

drivers seat mechansim worn.

light switch insecure. Side light flash!

n/sf tyre worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

not charging!

rear brake pads worn low.

various body and bumper damage.

various oil leaks.

various small stone chips.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 187,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

the front registration plate is discoloured but still clear to read

the front side lights flash when switched off

the light switch is slightly insecure

the o/s/f seat is moving up and down but is secure at its limits

the o/s/r indicator light bulb is slightly faded

there is a slight engine oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2013 179,373 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 179,357 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 171,245 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 163,355 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 157,151 miles

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

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

offside rear sidelight not working

offside stoplight position

oil level below minimum 1 ltr added

Pass 30 Jul 2010 157,151 miles

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

offside rear sidelight not working

offside stoplight position

oil level below minimum 1 ltr added

Pass 19 Jun 2009 143,677 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 143,599 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 125,817 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 125,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

all four brake discs heavily worn and lipped - advise replacment

Pass 15 Jun 2007 104,996 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 104,996 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 77,806 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 77,806 miles

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

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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FN03 CEV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CEV, 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 CEV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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