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FY03 UED

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

138,464 mi
Last recorded138,464 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 UED
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2026 138,464 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 130,359 miles

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

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

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

mid exhaust hanger broken

oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2023 120,771 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Aug 2022 113,170 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 113,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 107,567 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust rusty

Fail 12 Jul 2021 107,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2020 106,280 miles

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2019 100,666 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 96,666 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 89,119 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp broken (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 82,487 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 71,136 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 60,536 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 48,829 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 45,020 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2011 38,374 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 4 May 2010 36,588 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 34,673 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 30,578 miles

Both rear tyres have possible punctures

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 May 2007 25,323 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 18,963 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 UED is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 UED, 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 UED is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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