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EU03 ZKX

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,129 mi
Last recorded118,129 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 118,129 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 105,113 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 103,218 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2013 99,317 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 92,616 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 86,461 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 79,089 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 79,089 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 75,022 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 3 Jun 2010 75,016 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Pass 27 May 2009 66,783 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 55,635 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 41,148 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 ZKX is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZKX, 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 ZKX registered?

EU03 ZKX is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 June 2003.

Is EU03 ZKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU03 ZKX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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