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FY03 UCJ

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,888 mi
Last recorded116,888 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 UCJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 116,888 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 116,461 miles

Slight play in osf lower suspension arm middle bush

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2012 115,403 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 115,403 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

EML on

Engine oil leak

Front tyres worn close to the legal limit

OSF brake binding slightly

Rear tyres are out of shape

Pass 16 Nov 2011 109,117 miles

Auxillary drive belt is perished

Front number plate is damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2010 106,082 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 87,330 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN LOW (VISUAL CHECK ONLY)

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE HAS A SMALL AMMOUNT OF DAMAGE

O/S/F FOG LAMP LENS IS DAMAGED

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2009 87,319 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN LOW (VISUAL CHECK ONLY)

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE HAS A SMALL AMMOUNT OF DAMAGE

O/S/F FOG LAMP LENS IS DAMAGED

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2007 45,210 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 45,002 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 25,019 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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FY03 UCJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FY03 UCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY03 UCJ?

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What year was FY03 UCJ registered?

FY03 UCJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 May 2003.

Is FY03 UCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY03 UCJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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