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FX03 AFY

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,846 mi
Last recorded87,846 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 87,846 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 74,485 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 74,476 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 62,877 miles

both rear tyres have cracks around the tread

o/s/f tyre has cuts but not reaching the cords

Fail 19 Jun 2013 62,877 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres have cracks around the tread

n/s wiper blade in poor condition but not affecting view to the road

o/s/f tyre has cuts but not reaching the cords

Pass 18 Jun 2012 50,238 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 49,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres worn inner edge slightly

offside rear tyre mis-shaped

Pass 19 Oct 2010 45,127 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 40,677 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 35,245 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 33,127 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 28,509 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 28,508 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 23,051 miles

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

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 AFY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AFY, 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 AFY registered?

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

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