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FX03 AKN

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

111,248 mi
Last recorded111,248 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 AKN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 111,248 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 111,248 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 109,835 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 107,323 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 107,313 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 103,210 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 99,575 miles

offside rear position light inner bulb out

Fail 6 Apr 2018 99,575 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear position light inner bulb out

Pass 29 Mar 2017 96,310 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 92,207 miles

front tyres getting down

Fail 11 Jan 2016 92,207 miles

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

front tyres getting down

Pass 25 Sep 2014 82,571 miles

Centre to rear silencer flange joint clamp is missing

Drivers internal opening handle is damaged but still operates

Gear box has a slight oil leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

O/S headlamp wiper arm is partialy across the lenz but the output is not effected

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 77,532 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 72,000 miles

Suspect clamp for rear silencer missing.

wiper blades not clearing screen very well

Pass 7 Apr 2011 67,841 miles

E.M.L.ON

Pass 19 Feb 2010 67,216 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 61,651 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 18 Feb 2009 59,720 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 53,639 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 44,087 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 37,293 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 AKN is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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