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EU03 ZGW

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,652 mi
Last recorded71,652 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 ZGW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 71,652 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 63,630 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 56,203 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 56,203 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

engine management light on

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 May 2010 48,745 miles

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

engine management light on

slight play in rear wheels

small engine oil leak

Fail 10 May 2010 48,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine management light on

slight play in rear wheels

small engine oil leak

Pass 6 May 2009 42,981 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 42,981 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight movement o/s/&/n/s/rear wheels

Pass 13 May 2008 35,278 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 35,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o /s/rear tyre worn seriously on inner edge

slight movement o/s/&/n/s/ rear wheels

Pass 11 May 2007 24,765 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 18,574 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 ZGW is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZGW, 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 ZGW registered?

EU03 ZGW is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is EU03 ZGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU03 ZGW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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