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B17 JPG

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

78,562 mi
Last recorded78,562 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 JPG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 78,562 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 77,271 miles

Nearside Front headlamp fuzzy

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 76,234 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 74,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 73,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 73,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 70,650 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 68,376 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2019 66,253 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 66,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 63,427 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 28 Apr 2017 61,269 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers on sills

under trays blocking access to some components

Fail 28 Apr 2017 61,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers on sills

under trays blocking access to some components

Pass 20 Apr 2016 59,431 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp corroded , not on joint . (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 21 Apr 2015 57,051 miles

engine light is on

Pass 23 Apr 2014 53,431 miles

front o/s tyre perished in tred advise replace

rear exhaust for corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2013 50,577 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 50,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 47,669 miles

engine lights on

Pass 19 Apr 2011 41,223 miles

advise rear tyers cracked and perished

Pass 21 Apr 2010 35,976 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 30,842 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 24,350 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 20,357 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 16,049 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 16,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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B17 JPG is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 B17 JPG, 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 B17 JPG registered?

B17 JPG is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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