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BJ03 HPY

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

114,000 mi
Last recorded114,000 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 HPY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 114,000 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 113,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 105,585 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 105,585 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 100,193 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 94,884 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 91,724 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 86,200 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 80,552 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 74,387 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 69,349 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 69,349 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 143,831 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2013 64,028 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2013 64,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 75,928 miles

slight play in both rear top radius arms

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 12 Jul 2011 51,737 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 47,166 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 39,607 miles

rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 5 Jun 2008 33,090 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 27,104 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT STRUT RUSTY INSIDE SPRING

Pass 30 May 2006 20,862 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO THE LIMIT †ALL OTHER TYRES AT 3.5 MM

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 HPY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 HPY, 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 HPY registered?

BJ03 HPY is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ03 HPY 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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