MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,963 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear and o/s/f (1.4.A.2f)
metal object in n/s/r tyre
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
front brake discs scored
fuel filter corroded
sills covered by plastic trims
slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar linkage
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
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)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is VCZ 1835 safe to buy?
The MOT history for VCZ 1835 shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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