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FD03 ZPE

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,980 mi
Last recorded69,980 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 ZPE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 69,980 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 69,719 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edge & cut on outer wall 225/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 60,563 miles

battery was flat

engine oil on min

exhaust mount by fuel tank missing

Pass 9 Mar 2015 58,523 miles

exhaust mount rubber missing by fuel tank

Pass 7 Mar 2014 56,506 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 50,824 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 50,655 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust mounting

Pass 8 Nov 2011 49,218 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to near side doors and sill panel

Pass 1 Feb 2011 46,449 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 46,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 41,687 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 37,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 37,332 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 30,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jan 2007 21,612 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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FD03 ZPE is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 FD03 ZPE, 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 FD03 ZPE registered?

FD03 ZPE is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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