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FX03 GFY

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

209,473 mi
Last recorded209,473 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 GFY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 209,473 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 199,605 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 189,812 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 178,584 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 166,819 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 153,669 miles

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

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

Parking brake on offside may need adjustment

Pass 4 Apr 2014 141,312 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 141,211 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 126,999 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 115,619 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 106,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 106,437 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 96,141 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 87,028 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 78,199 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 58,574 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)

REAR BRAKE PADS LOOK LOW

REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVENLY

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 37,777 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 GFY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GFY, 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 GFY registered?

FX03 GFY is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 April 2003.

Is FX03 GFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX03 GFY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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