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SV03 LZG

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,455 mi
Last recorded117,455 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 LZG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 117,455 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 95,500 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front no.plate disc/f/r b/hoses rusty/n/s rear disc overheated/exhaust rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/rack noisy MONITOR/

Pass 25 Nov 2009 86,715 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED

Fail 24 Nov 2009 86,715 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED

Pass 5 Nov 2008 79,146 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

rear b.hoses rusty/exhaust rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes

Fail 28 Oct 2008 79,146 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

rear b.hoses rusty/exhaust rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes

Pass 10 Oct 2007 63,160 miles

O/s/f wheel slight buckle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 55,899 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 39,157 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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SV03 LZG is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 SV03 LZG, 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 SV03 LZG registered?

SV03 LZG is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is SV03 LZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV03 LZG 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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