MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,890 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)
coolant leak
major oil leak
o/s/f wheel damaged on inner edge
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)
coolant leak
major oil leak
o/s/f wheel damaged on inner edge
different size tyres front to rear, rear tyre treads cracked.
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
different size tyres front to rear, rear tyre treads cracked.
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
N/S/F inner wing guard broken.
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AY03 DZS is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 AY03 DZS, 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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How do I check the history of AY03 DZS?
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What year was AY03 DZS registered?
AY03 DZS is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 March 2003.
Is AY03 DZS safe to buy?
The MOT history for AY03 DZS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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