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FJ03 ZCV

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,936 mi
Last recorded101,936 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 101,936 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2016 101,936 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 95,638 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 88,952 miles

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 88,952 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 66,149 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 86,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 83,297 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 83,297 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 79,379 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges & perishing

engine oil leak

offside wiper split

Pass 17 Apr 2010 74,018 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2010 74,018 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 68,104 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 18 Apr 2009 68,104 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 62,280 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2007 55,085 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2006 50,864 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 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.

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