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FY03 UEF

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,100 mi
Last recorded128,100 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 128,100 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front 2 FOG LAMPS DAMAGED

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING PERISHING SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGE 2.8MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 11 May 2022 127,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.7mm also cracked and perished, ( Advise Replace ) (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r tyre is cracking and spliting on the inner part of tread, ( Advise Replace )

Fail 6 May 2022 127,323 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged Cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake Pedal is spongy

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.7mm also cracked and perished, ( Advise Replace ) (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r tyre is cracking and spliting on the inner part of tread, ( Advise Replace )

Pass 13 Aug 2019 125,952 miles

Nearside Front FOG LAMP DAMAGED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.8MM LOW ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front FOG LAMP DAMAGED

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 122,438 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 122,413 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 119,564 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 116,673 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 116,659 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 112,530 miles

both front roll bar link arm bushes cracked/perished

steering rack weeping slightly

Fail 22 Jul 2015 112,530 miles

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

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

both front roll bar link arm bushes cracked/perished

steering rack weeping slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2014 106,739 miles

both front anti roll bar link arm lower bushes perished

offside rear brake binding slightly

steering rack weeping slightly

Pass 16 Jul 2013 101,655 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 rear tyres out of shape

Fail 16 Jul 2013 101,655 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 rear tyres out of shape

Fail 6 Jul 2012 86,216 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 86,216 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 77,925 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 71,893 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 63,673 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 53,369 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear number plate blemished

Fail 23 Jul 2008 53,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear number plate blemished

Pass 17 Jul 2007 38,543 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 28,915 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 28,765 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UEF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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