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EU03 ZNA

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

125,568 mi
Last recorded125,568 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 ZNA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 125,568 miles

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 2 Oct 2015 121,046 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 116,080 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 111,975 miles

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)

Oil leak

exhaust bracket missing

Pass 19 Sep 2012 106,414 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2012 106,388 miles

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

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

engine management light on

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2011 95,646 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 81,516 miles

steerig colum lock malfunction intermitantly coming up on info display

Pass 18 Jul 2009 66,545 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 52,234 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 42,112 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear no plates starting to perish

Pass 22 Apr 2006 32,263 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 ZNA is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol 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 ZNA, 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 ZNA registered?

EU03 ZNA is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 April 2003.

Is EU03 ZNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU03 ZNA 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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