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FN03 CFF

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

105,957 mi
Last recorded105,957 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 105,957 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 105,904 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 105,860 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 105,426 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust support bracket rubber slightly split.

Pass 4 Jul 2022 105,416 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 105,358 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 105,345 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 105,306 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 105,206 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 105,041 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 104,764 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 97,045 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 97,036 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 83,856 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 83,856 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 78,580 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 70,318 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 65,896 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 62,791 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 62,791 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 57,798 miles

front brake pads approx half work

Pass 18 Mar 2008 51,156 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 44,350 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 44,350 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 36,768 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 CFF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 CFF, 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 FN03 CFF registered?

FN03 CFF is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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The MOT history for FN03 CFF shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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