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BC03 CYW

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

180,255 mi
Last recorded180,255 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 CYW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 180,255 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 180,221 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Inner Body insecure and dangerous to other road users wheel arch cover insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

drivers window fails to operate/jammed in the closed position

Pass 27 Aug 2014 175,849 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 17 Aug 2013 166,072 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 165,933 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

coolant level low warning showing on screen not constant?

front bumper accident damage apparent and bumper loose but not to excess?

headlight leveling malfunction warning on information screen but not constant?

nearside front wing damage apparent but not to excess?

nearside rear caliper spring clip missing?

rear brake application uneven almost to excess? new disc's and pads fitted?

wipers poor split almost to excess and washer fluid smells really bad?

Pass 10 Aug 2012 155,967 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

engine malfunction light on

Pass 13 Jul 2011 146,124 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both front brake discs slightly worn.

slight play in both front steering rack ends.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 131,084 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 117,366 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 117,295 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 100,844 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 89,527 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 68,122 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 CYW is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CYW, 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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BC03 CYW is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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