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FY03 UEG

2003 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

111,043 mi
Last recorded111,043 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo56,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 UEG
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 111,043 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 105,736 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 105,717 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 105,710 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 105,651 miles

engine bay band under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Jun 2015 99,700 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 99,700 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2014 88,710 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 80,342 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 80,342 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 72,171 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 72,171 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 65,308 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 65,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advises front under pannel loose

advises n/s/f tyer small split

Pass 24 May 2010 55,810 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 49,083 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)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 49,083 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 41,585 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 41,585 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 30,329 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 22,941 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 22,941 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo?

Based on 2,405 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
7,807
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Registration plate lamp not working 38
brake disc excessively pitted 37
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FY03 UEG is a 2003 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 56,982 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 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY03 UEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FY03 UEG is a 2003 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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