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FX03 GFG

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

164,572 mi
Last recorded164,572 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 GFG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 164,572 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 158,361 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 151,385 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 145,884 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 137,801 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 131,809 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 126,435 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Jul 2011 119,522 miles

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Jun 2010 113,347 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 112,898 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 104,946 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 100,963 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 94,764 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 73,400 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 GFG is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GFG, 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 GFG registered?

FX03 GFG is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is FX03 GFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX03 GFG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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