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EU03 LZE

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,918 mi
Last recorded111,918 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 LZE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 111,918 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 111,918 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 106,748 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 106,748 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 100,080 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 93,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

wipers smeary

Pass 6 Mar 2013 85,239 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 77,464 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 77,464 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 66,517 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 57,923 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 55,328 miles

all 4 brake disc worn (lipped)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 50,878 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 48,439 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 37,101 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 36,381 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 23,785 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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EU03 LZE is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LZE, 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 EU03 LZE registered?

EU03 LZE is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 March 2003.

Is EU03 LZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU03 LZE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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