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AP03 ZZC

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,552 mi
Last recorded84,552 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 ZZC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 84,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front lower antiroll bar link gaitors perished

Fail 14 Jul 2015 84,552 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front lower antiroll bar link gaitors perished

Pass 14 Jul 2014 82,029 miles

All exhaust rubber mounts split

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2013 74,895 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)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 64,196 miles

nsr tyre case splitting on inner

Fail 19 Jul 2012 64,196 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsr tyre case splitting on inner

Pass 11 Jul 2011 54,775 miles

Child's seat fitted to near side rear seat belt

Pass 15 Jul 2010 49,008 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 46,180 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 41,824 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 36,984 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 32,280 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 32,233 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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AP03 ZZC is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AP03 ZZC, 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 AP03 ZZC registered?

AP03 ZZC is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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The MOT history for AP03 ZZC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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