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FY03 UDK

2003 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

131,129 mi
Last recorded131,129 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 UDK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 131,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 123,586 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 123,586 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both sdies (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 118,046 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 118,012 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 116,267 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 116,267 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2019 112,352 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 May 2019 112,352 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2018 108,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 May 2018 108,200 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2017 104,122 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 104,121 miles

Emissions not tested no oil (7.3.A.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 97,975 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 97,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 91,489 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 91,489 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 85,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 85,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 80,093 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2013 80,046 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2012 73,172 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 65,566 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 58,297 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 50,482 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 50,482 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 42,433 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 32,841 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 24,176 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 UDK is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 UDK, 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 UDK registered?

FY03 UDK is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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