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EU03 ZGP

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

178,920 mi
Last recorded178,920 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 ZGP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 178,920 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 164,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2014 148,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 137,412 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear 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 3 Aug 2012 132,213 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 132,202 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 126,771 miles

both rear brake disks corroded slightly

Pass 9 Aug 2010 112,802 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 99,406 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 86,928 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 72,339 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 46,328 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 ZGP is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ZGP, 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 ZGP registered?

EU03 ZGP is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 April 2003.

Is EU03 ZGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU03 ZGP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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