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BJ03 HNT

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

134,039 mi
Last recorded134,039 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 HNT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 134,039 miles

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

engine check lamp on

Pass 21 Apr 2017 129,122 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

e m l light on

Pass 26 Apr 2016 112,552 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

e m l light on

oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2016 125,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Inner splitting

Offside Front Inner splitting

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

e m l light on

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 120,369 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 115,802 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 110,623 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 106,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

eml on

Pass 23 Jun 2011 103,895 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise centre tread on nearsde rear tyre starting to split.

advise slight wear in nearside track rod end.

Fail 23 Jun 2011 103,894 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise rear brake disc,s worn

advise slight wear in nearside track rod end

Pass 28 Jun 2010 94,760 miles

slight play in rear top suspension bushes

Pass 27 Jun 2009 85,071 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 75,743 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 64,586 miles

slight fluctuation nearside front brake

slight play nearside front bottom ball joint

slight play offside rear hub bush

Pass 12 Jun 2006 45,126 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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BJ03 HNT is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BJ03 HNT, 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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BJ03 HNT is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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