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TCZ 3287

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,043 mi
Last recorded152,043 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCZ 3287
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 152,043 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust rubber missing

Fail 21 Oct 2014 152,003 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 19 Apr 2013 145,167 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2012 139,361 miles

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Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 30 Jun 2010 124,162 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2010 124,162 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 93,894 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 67,604 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 47,361 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 29,620 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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TCZ 3287 is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TCZ 3287, 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 TCZ 3287 registered?

TCZ 3287 is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is TCZ 3287 safe to buy?

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