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EU03 ZNK

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

100,481 mi
Last recorded100,481 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 ZNK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 100,481 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 97,809 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 96,886 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 96,886 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 94,178 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 89,960 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 88,653 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

pas pipes damp

Pass 1 May 2019 87,191 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 86,390 miles

Exhaust corroded at rear box joint/clamp

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2017 84,132 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2016 79,819 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 74,915 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 74,915 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 66,618 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 66,618 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 May 2013 60,653 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 52,238 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 43,763 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 35,093 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 27,065 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 19,064 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 17,147 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 14,362 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 ZNK is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ZNK, 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 ZNK registered?

EU03 ZNK is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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