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FX03 CFE

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,343 mi
Last recorded155,343 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 CFE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2018 155,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to miss shape on inner edge

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre starting to miss shape on inner edge

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 148,418 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light on

Fail 6 Oct 2017 148,418 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine light on

Pass 20 Apr 2017 144,987 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

Fail 18 Apr 2017 144,987 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

Pass 29 Oct 2015 130,052 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 121,207 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 121,207 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 103,693 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 103,683 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 93,197 miles

centre exhaust mount corroded away but still supported

Pass 23 Sep 2011 89,360 miles

Oil leak

mil lamp stay on

Pass 3 Nov 2010 81,857 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2009 71,157 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 62,356 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 61,423 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 49,544 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 37,527 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 CFE is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CFE, 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 CFE registered?

FX03 CFE is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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