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EU03 ZHB

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,224 mi
Last recorded149,224 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 ZHB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 149,224 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 138,997 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 129,322 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Apr 2015 117,206 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 117,206 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 111,025 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 111,025 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 104,946 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013

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 Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.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 Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 97,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front discs in poor condition.

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 97,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front discs in poor condition.

Pass 3 May 2011 91,899 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 91,899 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 83,588 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 72,294 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 61,732 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 47,206 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 41,674 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 ZHB is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZHB, 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 ZHB registered?

EU03 ZHB is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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