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FX03 GFA

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,684 mi
Last recorded136,684 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 GFA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 136,684 miles

EML ON

HEADLAMP LENSES FADED

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

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 136,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

EML ON

HEADLAMP LENSES FADED

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

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 130,770 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output LENS FADED AND LAMP DIM (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 125,260 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2016 125,256 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 119,360 miles

Both Rear Tyres Worn Uneven And Low Inner Edges.

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 119,360 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Both Rear Tyres Worn Uneven And Low Inner Edges.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 113,424 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 106,446 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 106,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 99,692 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2011 93,669 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 79,587 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 75,656 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 72,160 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 72,156 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 59,014 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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FX03 GFA is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GFA, 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 GFA registered?

FX03 GFA is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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