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FY03 UDH

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

150,142 mi
Last recorded150,142 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 UDH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 150,142 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 150,133 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 132,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bushes on rear axle to body (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 132,241 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear flexibles (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bopth axle to body bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 119,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to felx slightly correded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear ferrules slightly correded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2022 119,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to felx slightly correded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear ferrules slightly correded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2021 114,412 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 112,922 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead near subframe (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 103,920 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 97,875 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 89,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Fail 21 May 2014 89,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre becoming mis-shapen on inner edge

Fail 8 May 2013 83,993 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f shock absorber leg corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 83,993 miles

Offside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f shock absorber leg corroded

Pass 3 May 2012 78,871 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 78,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 10 May 2011 71,228 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 63,140 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 52,191 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 48,378 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 48,378 miles

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 40,929 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 UDH is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 UDH, 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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FY03 UDH is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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