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FX03 AEZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

138,692 mi
Last recorded138,692 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 AEZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 138,692 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 137,900 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 136,563 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 135,414 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 134,337 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 133,300 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 132,211 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 130,954 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 130,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 129,281 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 127,738 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

chassis corroding

engine warning light on

offside pattern poor

Pass 15 May 2013 127,716 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 127,305 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 115,013 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner tread

oil leaks around engine area

Pass 29 Mar 2010 100,478 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 86,672 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2008 72,462 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 66,001 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 51,051 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 46,936 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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FX03 AEZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AEZ, 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 AEZ registered?

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

Is FX03 AEZ safe to buy?

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