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FX03 GGZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,781 mi
Last recorded169,781 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 GGZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 169,781 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2012 169,659 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 151,104 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 142,853 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 134,450 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 125,090 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 115,009 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 115,003 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 91,342 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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FX03 GGZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FX03 GGZ, 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 FX03 GGZ registered?

FX03 GGZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is FX03 GGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX03 GGZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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