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FJ03 ZBR

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,583 mi
Last recorded164,583 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 164,583 miles

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)

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2014 164,583 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 152,708 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 152,708 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 147,830 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 147,563 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

EM light stays on

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2011 139,586 miles

engine management light on

Fail 14 Dec 2011 139,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

engine management light on

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 15 Dec 2010 129,389 miles

Drivers seat belt is slow to return

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake disc's are due for replacement

Pass 15 Dec 2010 129,389 miles

Drivers seat belt is slow to return

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake disc's are due for replacement

Pass 20 Nov 2009 114,172 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 107,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 97,081 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 88,707 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 73,561 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 73,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 ZBR is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZBR, 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 FJ03 ZBR registered?

FJ03 ZBR is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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