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MV03 GZT

2003 Saab 93

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,908 mi
Last recorded118,908 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9374,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 GZT
MakeSaab
Model93
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 118,908 miles

E.M.L. on

Nearside rear sidelight working 50% only

Oil leak from engine

Fail 28 Mar 2018 118,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

E.M.L. on

Nearside rear sidelight working 50% only

Oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Mar 2017 111,963 miles

Oil leak from engine

Fail 24 Mar 2017 111,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour Faded (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Nov 2015 105,071 miles

Engine management light on.

Offside rear tyre on legal limit on limit edge.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Fail 26 Nov 2015 105,071 miles

Engine management light on.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre on legal limit on limit edge.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 1 Dec 2014 99,052 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear brake calipar springs missing

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak o/s engine

Fail 1 Dec 2014 99,052 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear brake calipar springs missing

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak o/s engine

Pass 2 Dec 2013 90,953 miles

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

both rear indicator bulbs discoloured

engine and gearbox oil leaks

nearside and offside rear main trailing arm bushes weak

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside front tyre wearing low

Fail 2 Dec 2013 90,953 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

both rear indicator bulbs discoloured

engine and gearbox oil leaks

nearside and offside rear main trailing arm bushes weak

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 15 May 2012 83,510 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 16 May 2011 81,460 miles

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

both front brake discs and both rear brake discs wearing thin

engine running rough and misfire and management light on [emmisions etc tested ok]

fuel tank metal retaining straps rusty

oil leaks around engine areas

Fail 10 May 2011 81,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front brake discs and both rear brake discs wearing thin

engine running rough and misfire and management light on [emmisions etc tested ok]

fuel tank metal retaining straps rusty

oil leaks around engine areas

Pass 28 Apr 2010 69,971 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front seat belt not retracting fully

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2010 69,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front seat belt not retracting fully

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2009 51,582 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 49,116 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 43,455 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 35,107 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 35,106 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2006 34,812 miles

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

How Reliable is the Saab 93?

Based on 5,805 MOT tests across 632 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
6,356
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 218
position lamp(s) not working 122
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 98
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 80
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MV03 GZT is a 2003 Saab 93 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Saab 93 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 74,571 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 93 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV03 GZT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 93 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 93 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MV03 GZT registered?

MV03 GZT is a 2003 Saab 93, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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