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FX03 AFZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

126,019 mi
Last recorded126,019 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 126,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

fuse box cover missing

Fail 26 Aug 2021 126,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

fuse box cover missing

Pass 2 Sep 2020 115,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from middle connection (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

interior window screen trim +fuse box cover missing

Fail 2 Sep 2020 115,337 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from middle connection (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

interior window screen trim +fuse box cover missing

Pass 16 Aug 2019 103,735 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Aug 2019 103,735 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Aug 2018 91,924 miles

Offside Front cv boot slight damage

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 23 Aug 2018 91,924 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front cv boot slight damage

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 2 Dec 2014 88,074 miles

EML on

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust silencer security clamp is 50 % corroded away

nearside repeater lens is cracked

Fail 2 Dec 2014 88,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

EML on

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust silencer security clamp is 50 % corroded away

nearside repeater lens is cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2013 78,851 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

engine manegment light on

Fail 22 Nov 2013 78,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

engine manegment light on

Pass 10 Dec 2012 64,791 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 64,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side rear tyre inner edge stepped

near side rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 2 Dec 2011 55,306 miles

Mil light on

Please move Road Tax and Parking Permit to the left

Pass 12 Nov 2010 48,066 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 37,961 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 37,961 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 30,329 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 27,242 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 27,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

off side front inner brake pad low

Pass 22 Mar 2007 20,588 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 17,385 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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FX03 AFZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AFZ, 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 AFZ registered?

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

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