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BJ03 HPA

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

156,236 mi
Last recorded156,236 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 HPA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 May 2015 156,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit

offside front tyre worn to 2.2mm

rear brake pads worn to minimum allowed thickness & discs in very poor condition....strongly recommend renewal asap

Pass 30 May 2015 156,236 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit

offside front tyre worn to 2.2mm

rear brake pads worn to minimum allowed thickness & discs in very poor condition....strongly recommend renewal asap

Pass 28 May 2014 146,305 miles

Rear Brake Pads Low

Fail 27 May 2014 146,304 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake Pads Low

Pass 21 Jan 2014 144,039 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 134,965 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 134,888 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 128,474 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 124,605 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 120,962 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 120,929 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 110,896 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 97,227 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 96,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 77,966 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 68,848 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2006 68,848 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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BJ03 HPA is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HPA, 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 HPA is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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