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VCZ 1835

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

149,963 mi
Last recorded149,963 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCZ 1835
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 149,963 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 149,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 125,670 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear and o/s/f (1.4.A.2f)

metal object in n/s/r tyre

Fail 16 Nov 2015 125,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear and o/s/f (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

metal object in n/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2014 106,169 miles

front brake discs scored

fuel filter corroded

sills covered by plastic trims

slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar linkage

Fail 20 Nov 2014 106,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs scored

fuel filter corroded

sat nav removed from drivers view

sills covered by plastic trims

slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar linkage

Fail 22 Nov 2013 91,980 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 91,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 80,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 68,949 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 68,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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VCZ 1835 is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VCZ 1835, 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 VCZ 1835 registered?

VCZ 1835 is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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