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FY03 VGC

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,398 mi
Last recorded107,398 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 VGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 107,398 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 98,036 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)

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

e.m.l on

Fail 10 Apr 2014 98,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

e.m.l on

Pass 6 Apr 2013 88,724 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 81,368 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 81,360 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 77,343 miles

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

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

n/s/drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 15 Mar 2010 73,204 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 63,884 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 60,039 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 41,179 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 27,108 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 VGC is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VGC, 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

How do I check the history of FY03 VGC?

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What year was FY03 VGC registered?

FY03 VGC is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 April 2003.

Is FY03 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY03 VGC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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