MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,746 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
both rear shocker top mountings corroded
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY03 VFV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 VFV, 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 VFV registered?
FY03 VFV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 May 2003.
Is FY03 VFV safe to buy?
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