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FJ03 ZBV

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,330 mi
Last recorded151,330 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 ZBV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 151,330 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nearside front strut top bearing slightly tight

Pass 23 May 2011 146,731 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 May 2011 146,731 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 May 2010 130,334 miles

ALL WHEELS ARE SLIGHTLY BUCKLED

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION MOUNT IS OXIDISED AND LOOKS AS THOUGH IT MAY FRACTURE

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 19 May 2010 130,334 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

ALL WHEELS ARE SLIGHTLY BUCKLED

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION MOUNT IS OXIDISED AND LOOKS AS THOUGH IT MAY FRACTURE

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 May 2009 114,205 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 May 2008 100,756 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 2007 80,863 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 80,863 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 58,108 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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FJ03 ZBV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZBV, 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 ZBV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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