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FX03 GEY

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

158,952 mi
Last recorded158,952 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2018 158,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 153,346 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all inner wheel arches corroded

nearside rear chassis rail corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2017 153,294 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail by spring seat corroded through to inner reinforcing panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all inner wheel arches corroded

nearside rear chassis rail corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2016 146,189 miles

gearbox leaking oil

Pass 17 Sep 2015 138,896 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 138,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 127,870 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2014 127,558 miles

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

Outer Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2013 118,369 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 108,295 miles

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

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

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

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

engine managment light on

Pass 10 Nov 2012 108,295 miles

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

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

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

engine managment light on

Fail 5 Oct 2012 107,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine management light on

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 95,312 miles

N/S/R tyre inner tread going out of shape

Fail 13 Oct 2011 95,312 miles

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

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

N/S/R tyre inner tread going out of shape

Pass 25 Oct 2010 83,109 miles

N/s/f foglamp lens broken

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 67,543 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 67,543 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 61,563 miles

front and rear brake pad material approximatly 1/2-2/3rds worn

rear exhaust to centre pipe clamp excessivly corroded recommend replaced

Pass 31 Mar 2008 50,330 miles

near side rear flexible brake pipe ferrules slight/moderate surface corrosion

rear exhaust clamp excessively corroded not leaking (recommend replaced)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 50,330 miles

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

brake fluid level low

near side rear flexible brake pipe ferrules slight/moderate surface corrosion

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

rear exhaust clamp excessively corroded not leaking (recommend replaced)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 35,876 miles

front brake pads over 3/4 worn

offside rear tyre slightly distorted on inner edge

oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 3 Apr 2006 24,560 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 GEY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GEY, 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 GEY is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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