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FY03 UDM

2003 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

60,861 mi
Last recorded60,861 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 60,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Advise changing (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 58,903 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 57,753 miles

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

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

under side surface rust

Fail 23 Feb 2023 57,749 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded clips ()

under side surface rust

Pass 9 Mar 2020 57,543 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes and ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 57,075 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded but still secure

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Noise from nearside front abs ring

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 57,071 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2015 55,698 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 55,693 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 52,847 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 50,284 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 47,457 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 47,454 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 44,441 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 41,518 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 35,855 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 35,855 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 28,817 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 14,062 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 UDM is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UDM, 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 UDM registered?

FY03 UDM is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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