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TCZ 8037

2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

156,678 mi
Last recorded156,678 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp85,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCZ 8037
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2013 156,678 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

power steering fluid low

Pass 7 Sep 2012 142,157 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 142,157 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 132,642 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 132,642 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 121,800 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 120,857 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp?

Based on 5,198 MOT tests across 371 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
6,129
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 184
coil spring broken 106
position lamp(s) not working 102
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 92
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 70
Full Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp reliability report

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TCZ 8037 is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 85,930 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 Linear 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TCZ 8037, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TCZ 8037 registered?

TCZ 8037 is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 30 August 2003.

Is TCZ 8037 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TCZ 8037 shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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