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SV03 FKS

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,943 mi
Last recorded75,943 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 75,943 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 75,943 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded

engine management light staying on

exhaust heat shield loose

exhaust rear bracket missing

Pass 12 Nov 2010 74,473 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)

Pass 2 May 2009 67,590 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2008 61,147 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

the nearside rear tyre has uneven tread wear

Pass 23 May 2008 61,147 miles

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

the nearside rear tyre has uneven tread wear

Pass 1 Jun 2007 52,804 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 43,915 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 FKS is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SV03 FKS, 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 SV03 FKS registered?

SV03 FKS is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is SV03 FKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV03 FKS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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