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BK03 YCD

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

174,787 mi
Last recorded174,787 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 174,787 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 164,457 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 147,330 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 132,453 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 122,033 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 122,033 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 109,284 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 84,990 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 74,463 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 May 2017 74,428 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 May 2016 63,423 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 May 2016 63,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 47,219 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 29,210 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 29,208 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 28,614 miles

outer sills not tested covers fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2013 28,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

outer sills not tested covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2012 27,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 25,634 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 23,944 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 21,993 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 20,134 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 17,881 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 15,322 miles

dent in offside front wing

scratch on nearside rear wheel arch

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 YCD is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 BK03 YCD, 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 YCD registered?

BK03 YCD is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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