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BK03 YCH

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,365 mi
Last recorded160,365 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 YCH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2016 160,365 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement temp cap fited (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres are stepped slightly

Pass 8 Jul 2015 152,222 miles

brake fluid close to min

front brake pads getting low

o/s front shocker weeping fluid

play in n/s rear top sus arm

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 152,195 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 1 Jul 2014 142,898 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 135,258 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 135,258 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 127,624 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 119,354 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 111,106 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 101,984 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 92,588 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 82,143 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 67,861 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 YCH is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YCH, 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 YCH registered?

BK03 YCH is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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