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FX03 AHK

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,849 mi
Last recorded105,849 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 105,849 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 100,808 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 100,808 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 95,183 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 95,183 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 89,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

back box outer skin corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2014 89,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2013 84,158 miles

nearside rear brake pads anti rattle spring missing

Pass 21 Feb 2012 80,600 miles

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

slight play in steering column

Fail 20 Feb 2012 80,600 miles

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

Inner Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

slight play in steering column

Pass 2 Mar 2011 67,024 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 67,024 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 61,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 54,676 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 48,514 miles

front no. plate slightly stained

Fail 25 Jan 2008 48,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front no. plate slightly stained

Pass 29 Jan 2007 43,495 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 36,795 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 AHK is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AHK, 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 AHK registered?

FX03 AHK is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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