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FD03 DZE

2003 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

68,396 mi
Last recorded68,396 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2006
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 DZE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2006 68,396 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 68,346 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2006 68,215 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

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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FD03 DZE is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FD03 DZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FD03 DZE?

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What year was FD03 DZE registered?

FD03 DZE is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is FD03 DZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD03 DZE shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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