MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,936 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
bad oil leak
both rear tyres are cracking in the tread pattern
power steering fluid reservoir level is low
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
bad oil leak
both rear tyres are cracking in the tread pattern
power steering fluid reservoir level is low
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre is starting to crack on inner shoulder ,offside rear tyre is starting to crack on outer shoulder
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres worn on inner edges & perishing
engine oil leak
offside wiper split
both front tyres worn on both edges
nail in n/s/rear tyre
o/s/rear tyre wearing on both edges
slight engine oil leak
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
both front tyres worn on both edges
nail in n/s/rear tyre
o/s/rear tyre wearing on both edges
slight engine oil leak
Nail in offside rear tyre
Oil leak
rear registration plate deteriorated
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake fluid level low
front brake discs lipped
rear registration plate deteriorated
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FJ03 ZCV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 ZCV, 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 ZCV registered?
FJ03 ZCV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 May 2003.
Is FJ03 ZCV safe to buy?
The MOT history for FJ03 ZCV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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