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EU03 MZG

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

107,326 mi
Last recorded107,326 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 MZG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 107,326 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 96,267 miles

Front windscreen chiped near drivers view.

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 85,572 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 74,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine warning light illuminated

Middle exhaust bracket is broken

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 74,330 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine warning light illuminated

Middle exhaust bracket is broken

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 64,454 miles

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

front brake discs corroded ,n/s/r tyre perished on outer wall

Pass 7 Feb 2013 61,408 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2012 57,756 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 54,189 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 49,824 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 25 Feb 2009 43,294 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 39,238 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 34,951 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 26,239 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 MZG is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MZG, 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

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What year was EU03 MZG registered?

EU03 MZG is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is EU03 MZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU03 MZG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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