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AY03 BCF

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,415 mi
Last recorded135,415 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 BCF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 135,415 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 135,413 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Pass 2 May 2013 130,553 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 130,552 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 122,365 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 106,127 miles

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

off side rear tyre is getting low on tread

Pass 29 Apr 2010 89,750 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 72,685 miles

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 54,922 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 36,728 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 27,723 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 BCF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AY03 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 AY03 BCF registered?

AY03 BCF is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is AY03 BCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 BCF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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