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EU03 ZND

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

57,007 mi
Last recorded57,007 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 ZND
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 57,007 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 49,452 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 40,245 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 39,816 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 39,644 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 34,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre cracking/perished outer sidewall recommend replacement.

Pass 29 Jul 2015 34,635 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking/perished outer sidewall recommend replacement.

Pass 5 Aug 2014 31,377 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 30,486 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 30,132 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 29,131 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 28,274 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 26,679 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 24,952 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 24,015 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 18,801 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 ZND is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 ZND, 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 ZND registered?

EU03 ZND is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is EU03 ZND safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU03 ZND shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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