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FY03 UEA

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,273 mi
Last recorded66,273 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 UEA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 66,273 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 66,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 61,243 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 61,243 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 56,064 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 55,990 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 50,744 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 44,407 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 39,038 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 35,978 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 33,732 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 33,610 miles

offside rear tyre has cut to sidewall not exposing cords

Pass 19 Aug 2010 32,056 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 29,881 miles

n/s front fog light is half full of water

Fail 20 Aug 2009 29,880 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads fitted in upside down

n/s front fog light is half full of water

Pass 15 Aug 2008 25,688 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 21,240 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 17,950 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 UEA is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UEA, 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 UEA registered?

FY03 UEA is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is FY03 UEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY03 UEA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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