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FX03 AFE

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

98,862 mi
Last recorded98,862 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 AFE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 98,862 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 98,695 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 98,665 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2019 97,332 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 95,719 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 93,141 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 90,887 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 87,420 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 83,985 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 81,763 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 76,434 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 76,402 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 69,738 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 62,711 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 62,711 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 55,576 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 48,221 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 39,308 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 30,606 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 AFE is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX03 AFE registered?

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

Is FX03 AFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX03 AFE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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