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FJ03 ZDZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,290 mi
Last recorded88,290 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 ZDZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 88,290 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 88,267 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 78,777 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 78,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 69,167 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear irregular wear to both tyres(feathering)

Fail 14 Jun 2024 69,167 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear irregular wear to both tyres(feathering)

Pass 16 Aug 2023 61,782 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 57,395 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 56,408 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 50,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 53,253 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 50,044 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 46,541 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 43,983 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 40,594 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 36,735 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 32,275 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 27,697 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 22,575 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 21,255 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 19,190 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 17,003 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 14,084 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 10,982 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 ZDZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ03 ZDZ registered?

FJ03 ZDZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is FJ03 ZDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ03 ZDZ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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