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BJ03 HPV

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

112,415 mi
Last recorded112,415 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 HPV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 112,415 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

engine warning light staying on

Fail 10 Aug 2021 112,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

engine warning light staying on

Pass 14 Jun 2019 98,035 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 19 Jun 2018 96,785 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 96,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2017 93,408 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on the sidewall

Fail 27 Jun 2017 93,408 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on the sidewall

Pass 9 Jun 2016 90,719 miles

chip on zone b of windscreen

Fail 7 Jun 2016 90,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chip on zone b of windscreen

nearside rear sidelight working 50 per cent

Pass 11 Jun 2015 85,842 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 85,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 80,142 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2013 73,590 miles

Rear wheel bearings slight play

Pass 14 Jun 2012 68,407 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 61,263 miles

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

enginew oil on minimum

nearside front door mirror damage

Fail 16 Jun 2011 61,263 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

enginew oil on minimum

nearside front door mirror damage

Pass 30 Jun 2010 54,342 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 54,210 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 46,750 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 39,663 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 43,477 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 26,435 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 HPV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ03 HPV registered?

BJ03 HPV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is BJ03 HPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ03 HPV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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