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FX03 CHH

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,907 mi
Last recorded54,907 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 CHH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 54,907 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 54,832 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 51,676 miles

Centre Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back corrosion in middle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded nearv side rear axle pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded inne3r front to rear pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 51,676 miles

Centre Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back corrosion in middle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded nearv side rear axle pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber excessively torn from blade replace (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded inne3r front to rear pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Fuel pipe insecure jubilee clip missing from hose replace (7.2.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 47,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 47,273 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 43,964 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 43,957 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 41,048 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 37,128 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 32,856 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 29,860 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 25,995 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 22,526 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 19,248 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 15,054 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 CHH is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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