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FY03 VFU

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,631 mi
Last recorded84,631 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 VFU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 84,631 miles

headlamps set on 2

Fail 19 Jul 2019 84,631 miles

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

headlamps set on 2

Pass 9 Jul 2018 81,301 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 78,650 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 78,591 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened handbrake (3.5.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened handbrake (3.5.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 74,266 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 67,269 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2014 59,975 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 56,005 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 51,638 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 51,638 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 May 2011 45,029 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 45,026 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 41,459 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 37,173 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 37,173 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 31,053 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 22,689 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 VFU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY03 VFU registered?

FY03 VFU is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 May 2003.

Is FY03 VFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY03 VFU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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