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EU03 ZMZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,904 mi
Last recorded124,904 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 124,904 miles

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

both rear tires wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 May 2016 120,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2016 120,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 114,979 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 108,348 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise exhaust corroaded front to back

advise nearside front side skirt loose but not inscure

advise powerstreeing bottle over full

Pass 13 Mar 2013 102,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2013 102,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake binding and can not fully inspect bearing and suspension parts

Pass 14 Mar 2012 96,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust front pipe flexi blowing slight

play in both inner steering rack ends more when on floor

Pass 16 Mar 2011 90,670 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 90,669 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre worn more inner edge

various stone chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Mar 2010 83,966 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine light on

gear box damp

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2009 75,793 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

wipers poor

Pass 4 Apr 2008 67,984 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 58,980 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 44,046 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 ZMZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZMZ, 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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EU03 ZMZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 April 2003.

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