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FY03 VFT

2003 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,393 mi
Last recorded141,393 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 VFT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 141,393 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2025 141,393 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 136,132 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 117,300 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2023 117,300 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 100,680 miles

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 91,314 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 89,846 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 87,686 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 87,633 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended drivers seat belt not returning (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component bottle (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 84,301 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush minor play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush minor play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 82,198 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 77,207 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 72,937 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

exhaust system mounts corroded but system supported ok

Pass 1 Mar 2014 67,990 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 63,531 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 58,724 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 51,845 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 46,232 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 46,110 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 36,372 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 28,757 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 24,894 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 19,686 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 VFT is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VFT, 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 VFT registered?

FY03 VFT is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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