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BJ03 HPE

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

165,897 mi
Last recorded165,897 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 165,897 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 148,626 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 130,520 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 118,350 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 118,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 113,731 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 113,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 May 2017 110,004 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 110,004 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 13 May 2016 105,576 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 105,576 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot top mount broken (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot top mount broken (2.7.4)

Pass 20 May 2015 101,204 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 95,297 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 90,195 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 85,586 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 85,584 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 80,128 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)

Pass 28 May 2010 74,891 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 69,181 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 62,662 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 55,030 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 47,566 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 HPE is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HPE, 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 BJ03 HPE registered?

BJ03 HPE is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ03 HPE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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