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BJ03 HPL

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,094 mi
Last recorded89,094 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 HPL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 89,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 79,254 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 73,548 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 73,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 65,179 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 65,179 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 57,739 miles

front tyres close to limit on centre band

Pass 28 Jul 2009 49,579 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 40,329 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Jul 2007 32,389 miles

uneven tread wear offside rear tyre inner close to limit

Pass 25 Jul 2006 26,705 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 HPL is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HPL, 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 HPL registered?

BJ03 HPL is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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