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FY03 UDU

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,646 mi
Last recorded131,646 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 131,646 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 125,014 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 122,025 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin rusty

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil warning light on

perishing to o/s/r tyre + worn inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2019 119,669 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 119,656 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2016 105,938 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)

both front tyres worn on shoulders

engine management light on

windscreen damaged in swept area but dosen't obstruct view of the road

Fail 13 Jul 2016 105,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

both front tyres worn on shoulders

engine management light on

windscreen damaged in swept area but dosen't obstruct view of the road

Fail 24 Jun 2015 97,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake pads getting low

several small stone chips in front screen

slight play in top steering column bush

small oil leak from engine area

Pass 24 Jun 2015 97,618 miles

rear brake pads getting low

several small stone chips in front screen

slight play in top steering column bush

small oil leak from engine area

Pass 15 May 2014 89,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres becoming perished

Fail 15 May 2014 89,855 miles

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)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres becoming perished

Pass 21 Mar 2013 84,003 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 78,088 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 68,832 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 58,517 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 52,423 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 46,435 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 39,726 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 28,463 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 21,197 miles

o/s/f tyre scrubbing both edges

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 UDU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UDU, 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 UDU registered?

FY03 UDU is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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