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AT53 BCF

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

48,783 mi
Last recorded48,783 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT53 BCF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 48,783 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 48,643 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 48,207 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 47,587 miles

Nearside Front head light lense deteriorated

Offside Front head light lense deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2015 46,450 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 45,331 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Aug 2014 45,331 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2013 44,067 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 41,840 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 37,701 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2010 33,802 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 29,262 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 24,423 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

slight damage to nearside front tyre wall

Pass 30 Aug 2007 19,607 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 14,133 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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AT53 BCF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AT53 BCF, 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 AT53 BCF registered?

AT53 BCF is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 September 2003.

Is AT53 BCF safe to buy?

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