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FNZ 2118

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,814 mi
Last recorded114,814 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNZ 2118
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 114,814 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 102,347 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 102,347 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 91,427 miles

all brake discs in poor condition

Fail 6 Aug 2014 91,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake discs in poor condition

Pass 6 Aug 2013 174,735 miles

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

all brake discs worn

Pass 31 Jul 2012 71,037 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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FNZ 2118 is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FNZ 2118, 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 FNZ 2118 registered?

FNZ 2118 is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 December 2003.

Is FNZ 2118 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNZ 2118 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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