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GM03 FFY

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,543 mi
Last recorded84,543 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 FFY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 84,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 73,296 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

nearside rear tyre is perishing

offside rear tyre is perishing

Fail 4 Sep 2013 73,182 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 59,446 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 53,735 miles

engine management light on

n/s/rear tyre has cuts in outer wall

o/s/front tyre has cuts in outer wall

Fail 1 Sep 2011 53,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

engine management light on

n/s/rear tyre has cuts in outer wall

o/s/front tyre has cuts in outer wall

Pass 29 Mar 2010 47,588 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 42,488 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 42,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

bolt in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 29 Feb 2008 36,130 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 28,937 miles

both front tyres are close to the limit on the edges

Pass 24 Feb 2006 18,913 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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GM03 FFY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GM03 FFY, 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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GM03 FFY is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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