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AY03 BBV

2003 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,156 mi
Last recorded139,156 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 BBV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 139,156 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded end of front to rear at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

front tyre valves perishing

Fail 8 Aug 2017 139,146 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded end of front to rear at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

front tyre valves perishing

Pass 24 Aug 2016 133,643 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyre edges perishing

front brake discs wearing

Fail 24 Aug 2016 133,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tear/ cut inner tread edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyre edges perishing

front brake discs wearing

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2015 128,412 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 119,784 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 119,782 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2014 117,376 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 110,909 miles

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 102,747 miles

rear exhaust corroded

trims & trays covering testable items

Fail 8 Feb 2012 102,747 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear exhaust corroded

trims & trays covering testable items

Pass 10 Feb 2011 93,752 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

trims & trays covering testable items

Pass 3 Feb 2010 82,698 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 73,693 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 67,308 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 67,291 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 61,389 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 55,113 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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AY03 BBV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AY03 BBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY03 BBV registered?

AY03 BBV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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