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FX03 AEW

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

109,532 mi
Last recorded109,532 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 AEW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 109,532 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2025 109,520 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2024 109,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded / holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust corroded

underneath corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2023 108,532 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 107,960 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 10,532 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 99,685 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 93,134 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 87,169 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 76,935 miles

Nearside 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 22 Jan 2016 68,581 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 57,465 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 51,350 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Feb 2014 51,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 46,219 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 41,937 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 31 Jan 2011 35,847 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 31,769 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 31,450 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 27,619 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 21,905 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 20,118 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 20,118 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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FX03 AEW is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FX03 AEW, 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 FX03 AEW registered?

FX03 AEW is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for FX03 AEW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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