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VCZ 4465

2003 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,314 mi
Last recorded105,314 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCZ 4465
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 105,314 miles

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

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

n/s head light becoming dull

slight play in steering

Fail 3 Feb 2012 105,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s head light becoming dull

slight play in steering

Pass 25 Jan 2011 96,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

tyre walol cut on n/s/f

Fail 20 Jan 2011 95,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

tyre walol cut on n/s/f

Pass 18 Jan 2010 85,009 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 72,220 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 64,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 53,668 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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VCZ 4465 is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VCZ 4465, 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 4465 registered?

VCZ 4465 is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is VCZ 4465 safe to buy?

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