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UCZ 3776

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

151,249 mi
Last recorded151,249 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCZ 3776
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 151,249 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 150,944 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 150,144 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 149,612 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 148,300 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 146,093 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 128,464 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 116,950 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 116,950 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 107,687 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 101,080 miles

front discs slight wear, front brake pads wearing thin. o/s/f tyre slightly cracking on wall. n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge. rear discs worn. n/s/f anti-roll bar linkage dust cover slight wear. under-trays fitted.

Pass 3 Nov 2011 94,499 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 79,304 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

slight play at hand brake lever

slight play at power rack o/s

Pass 10 Aug 2009 66,028 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 56,348 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 41,636 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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UCZ 3776 is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 UCZ 3776, 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 UCZ 3776 registered?

UCZ 3776 is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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The MOT history for UCZ 3776 shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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