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BK03 YCA

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,090 mi
Last recorded105,090 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 YCA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 105,090 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 103,863 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Apr 2017 103,863 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2016 102,663 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear box exhaust slight deteriorated

engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Apr 2015 101,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 97,789 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 90,379 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 90,379 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 81,079 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 81,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 May 2010 70,314 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 70,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 60,806 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 51,516 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 51,312 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 41,282 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 29,809 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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BK03 YCA is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BK03 YCA, 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 BK03 YCA registered?

BK03 YCA is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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