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FY52 UFS

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,829 mi
Last recorded106,829 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 UFS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 106,829 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 106,806 miles

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

slight rim damage to o s f

Pass 31 Mar 2014 106,748 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 106,741 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 105,691 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise centre exhaust bracket broken off bit exhaust still secure

advise offside rear tyre is cut on inner sidewall but not down to cords

offside rear alloy slightly buckeled

Pass 30 Apr 2011 102,731 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 97,400 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 94,420 miles

exhaust mounting missing

Pass 12 Apr 2008 890,411 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 81,197 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 72,811 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 71,044 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 71,044 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine management light on

small chip in windscreen zone A

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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FY52 UFS is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FY52 UFS, 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 FY52 UFS registered?

FY52 UFS is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is FY52 UFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY52 UFS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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