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FY03 VYN

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

199,703 mi
Last recorded199,703 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 VYN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 199,703 miles

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

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

Front both tyres worn on inner edges but not exposing inner cords

Pass 31 Jul 2021 193,806 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 188,502 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 188,030 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 185,431 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 181,392 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 181,297 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 176,104 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 170,450 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 167,740 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 165,023 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 88,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 163,540 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 136,274 miles

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

rear tyres perishing between tread and wearing uneven on inner part of tread.

Fail 7 Jun 2011 136,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

rear tyres perishing between tread and wearing uneven on inner part of tread.

Pass 27 May 2010 114,628 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2010 114,626 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 24 May 2010 114,508 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2009 96,401 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 78,246 miles

Both rear tyres are blocking on there inner edges

Nearside 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)

Pass 31 May 2007 59,042 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 45,267 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 VYN is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VYN, 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 VYN registered?

FY03 VYN is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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