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BC03 BZL

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,015 mi
Last recorded100,015 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 BZL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2013 100,015 miles

2-front seatbealts retract slowly

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

eml light displayed on dashboard and a steering lock malfuction displayed on dashboard

exhaust flexi deteriorated and hanging low

gear selector button sticking

nearside rear tyre mis-shaped on inner edge

Fail 28 Dec 2013 99,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

2-front seatbealts retract slowly

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

eml light displayed on dashboard and a steering lock malfuction displayed on dashboard

exhaust flexi deteriorated and hanging low

gear selector button sticking

nearside front tyre sidewall perished/scrubbed

nearside rear tyre mis-shaped on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2012 93,749 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 84,654 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 76,385 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 68,002 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 64,160 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 57,771 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 52,718 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 43,437 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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BC03 BZL is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BC03 BZL, 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 BC03 BZL registered?

BC03 BZL is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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