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FY03 UCL

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

181,835 mi
Last recorded181,835 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 UCL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2017 181,835 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

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

misting of oil undernead

Pass 4 Apr 2016 169,630 miles

Front both headlight lenses deteriorating

Nearside Front Inner tyre wearing

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing

oil leak on engine

Pass 2 Apr 2015 158,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 144,117 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 135,083 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 121,159 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 110,258 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 99,538 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 93,036 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 93,034 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 22 Nov 2007 79,442 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 72,342 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 59,914 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 UCL is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FY03 UCL, 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 FY03 UCL registered?

FY03 UCL is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is FY03 UCL safe to buy?

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