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FJ03 ZBL

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,158 mi
Last recorded131,158 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 ZBL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 131,158 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 1 Aug 2012 123,593 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 123,038 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

battery warning lamp remains on with engine running

Pass 27 Jun 2011 110,743 miles

Advise:engine oil leaks

Advise:engine oil level on minimum

Advise:exhaust flexi section detiorating

Advise:front brake disc's heavily lipped

Advise:rear brake pads getting low

Advise;dash indicating battery not charging

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 95,929 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

Fail 27 May 2010 94,718 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2009 77,811 miles

Advise:n/s/r upper suspention arm bush slight play

Advise:o/s/f seat belt not retracting fully

Advise;brake fluid level requires top up

Fail 20 Apr 2009 77,546 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Advise:o/s/f seat belt not fully retracting

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 69,494 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 69,494 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 46,095 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 46,095 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 31,495 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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FJ03 ZBL is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FJ03 ZBL, 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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FJ03 ZBL is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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