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FJ03 ZDM

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

164,500 mi
Last recorded164,500 miles
Recorded on24 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2014 164,500 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 144,905 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 136,787 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 136,786 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 136,707 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Both rear tyres inside tyre wear.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front brake discs rusty slightly lipped.

Front flexible exhaust pipe deteriorating.

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

Inner front pads seem low.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake discs lipped.

Pass 9 May 2011 128,963 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 120,506 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 100,018 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 100,018 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 May 2008 95,593 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 May 2007 86,100 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 86,100 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2006 72,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 72,577 miles

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

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 ZDM is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 ZDM, 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 ZDM registered?

FJ03 ZDM is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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