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FN03 CDZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

205,073 mi
Last recorded205,073 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 CDZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 205,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 196,120 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 187,316 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 177,894 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres side walls cracking

Pass 27 May 2010 169,744 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 166,371 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2008 160,316 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 95,316 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2007 95,316 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 92,361 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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FN03 CDZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FN03 CDZ, 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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FN03 CDZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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