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FJ03 ZCA

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

186,359 mi
Last recorded186,359 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 186,359 miles

offside front shock absorber slight leakage of oil

Pass 5 Dec 2017 179,579 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 174,013 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 167,999 miles

Nearside steering rack inner joint slight play

Fail 1 Sep 2015 167,999 miles

Nearside steering rack inner joint slight play

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 161,105 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 156,589 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 156,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 151,041 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 145,619 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 140,491 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 135,268 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 130,563 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 122,428 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres slightly distorted and worn on inner edges close to legal limit

Pass 10 Jun 2006 84,573 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 84,573 miles

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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 ZCA 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 81.3%.

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 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 FJ03 ZCA, 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 ZCA registered?

FJ03 ZCA is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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