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FY03 UDJ

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,967 mi
Last recorded97,967 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 UDJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 97,967 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 94,169 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 87,151 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 77,465 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs ridged

Fail 31 May 2011 77,235 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs ridged

Pass 4 Jun 2010 70,529 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 70,529 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 62,644 miles

Both front outer track control arm bushes split but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Rear exhaust clamp in a poor condition

Fail 3 Jun 2009 62,644 miles

Both front outer track control arm bushes split but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear exhaust clamp in a poor condition

Pass 11 Jun 2008 56,403 miles

both rear tyres stepped on inner edge nearside one is low and face is cracked

rear exhaust box corroded and clamp in poor condition

some wear on inner handbrake cables

Pass 29 May 2007 50,441 miles

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

unable to check outter sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2006 43,415 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 UDJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UDJ, 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 UDJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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