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FY03 UCS

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,266 mi
Last recorded68,266 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 UCS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 68,266 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 68,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 67,322 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)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 65,446 miles

engine warning light is on

Pass 31 Aug 2012 61,082 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 49,094 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre tread wearing slightly at inner edge

Fail 8 Mar 2011 49,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake fluid reservoir level is low

nearside front brake disc is slightly pitted

offside front brake disc is slightly pitted

offside front tyre tread wearing slightly at inner edge

offside rear brake disc is slightly pitted

Pass 10 Mar 2010 42,940 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 36,376 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 32,175 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 26,993 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 22,346 miles

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

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 UCS is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UCS, 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

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What year was FY03 UCS registered?

FY03 UCS is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is FY03 UCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY03 UCS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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