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EU03 LXZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

173,790 mi
Last recorded173,790 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 LXZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 173,790 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 164,099 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 158,635 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 153,303 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 144,770 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 136,483 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 129,187 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 118,214 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 118,211 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 89,011 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 20 Feb 2006 63,912 miles

windscreen chipped / rear tyres worn

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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EU03 LXZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EU03 LXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EU03 LXZ?

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What year was EU03 LXZ registered?

EU03 LXZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is EU03 LXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU03 LXZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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