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SV03 FKD

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

179,079 mi
Last recorded179,079 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 FKD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 179,079 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 179,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2017 166,029 miles

slight play detected at offside rear wheel

Pass 20 Jan 2016 160,506 miles

Nail in osf tyre.

Fail 15 Jan 2016 160,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nail in osf tyre.

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 153,586 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 145,396 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 145,396 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 131,691 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 131,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 118,872 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 109,859 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 109,857 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 104,365 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 96,345 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 89,340 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres wearing on edge

Fail 4 Feb 2008 89,340 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on outter edge

Pass 18 Jun 2007 79,254 miles

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

Oil leak

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)

Fail 14 Jun 2007 79,077 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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 16 May 2006 61,859 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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SV03 FKD is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SV03 FKD, 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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SV03 FKD is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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