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FX03 GGY

2003 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

263,474 mi
Last recorded263,474 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 GGY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2015 263,474 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 260,400 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)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 256,317 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2012 245,495 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 210,537 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Jul 2010 179,122 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs corroded and pitted.rear brake discs badly worn and scored.

Pass 18 Jul 2009 156,874 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 131,818 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 2 Jul 2007 107,960 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 106,325 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 80,710 miles

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

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 GGY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GGY, 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 GGY registered?

FX03 GGY is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is FX03 GGY safe to buy?

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