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BL03 KTU

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

170,205 mi
Last recorded170,205 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 KTU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 170,205 miles

Front and rear tyres approaching the wear bars

Oil leak ()

Rear subframe has heavy surface corrosion upon it.

Slight play in n/s/r suspension arm

Slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Slight play in steering column

o/s/f top suspension mount worn

Fail 1 Aug 2017 170,205 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front and rear tyres approaching the wear bars

Oil leak ()

Rear subframe has heavy surface corrosion upon it.

Slight play in n/s/r suspension arm

Slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Slight play in steering column

o/s/f top suspension mount worn

Pass 29 Jul 2016 158,447 miles

Rear roll bar bushes have slight play

Rear subframe has surface corrosion evident

Slight oil leak

Slight play in steering column joint

o/s/f top suspension mount worn

o/s/r parking brake slightly poor performance compared to n/s

Pass 31 Jul 2015 150,722 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 150,722 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 121,879 miles

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

nearside and offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 28 Jul 2014 121,879 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside and offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2013 100,443 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 100,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 81,069 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 71,802 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 65,758 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 59,490 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 59,490 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 50,872 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 50,872 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2007 39,383 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 31,895 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 31,895 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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BL03 KTU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BL03 KTU, 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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BL03 KTU is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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