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FP03 XVV

2003 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

111,381 mi
Last recorded111,381 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 XVV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 111,381 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 111,376 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 111,371 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both condensation inside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded delaminating

Fail 13 Nov 2024 111,371 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Fuel pipe insecure filler pipe (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both condensation inside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded delaminating

Pass 26 Oct 2023 110,949 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 109,771 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 108,997 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 107,877 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 105,879 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 103,937 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 102,115 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 92,697 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases next to flexi section (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 89,430 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 85,031 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 80,088 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 73,854 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 69,655 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 63,468 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 58,857 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 51,836 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 50,371 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 42,166 miles

o/s inner cv boot slightly leaking

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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FP03 XVV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FP03 XVV, 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 FP03 XVV registered?

FP03 XVV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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