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BL03 KUK

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

166,872 mi
Last recorded166,872 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 KUK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 166,872 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 166,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 155,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 155,500 miles

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

Centre and rear exhaust heat sheilds loose.

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 139,127 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front tyre scrubbing inner and outer edge

Fail 10 Mar 2014 139,127 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front tyre scrubbing inner and outer edge

Pass 8 Mar 2013 121,715 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 121,715 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 117,891 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 117,890 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 113,585 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 113,585 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 103,970 miles

engine management light on

oil level low

Fail 19 May 2010 103,428 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

oil level low

Pass 5 Jun 2009 90,806 miles

engine management light on

slight play steering n/s

Pass 17 Jun 2008 79,834 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 79,832 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 71,117 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 54,345 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 54,345 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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BL03 KUK is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 KUK, 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 KUK is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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