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BL52 HFE

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,218 mi
Last recorded121,218 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 HFE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 121,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Jul 2017 121,216 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on joint (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front worn on inner edge of tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front slight cracks on inner sidewall of tyre

Offside Front worn on inner edge of tyre

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Rear worn on inner edge of tyre

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 106,898 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 103,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front mount on exhaust missing but exhaust system supported

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 98,549 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 94,690 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 94,690 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 91,385 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 91,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 86,977 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 80,679 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 80,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

clicking noise heard in steering coloum when steering wheel is opperated

front brake discs are becoming corroded on outer faces

nail in near side rear tyre

nail/screw in off side rear tyre

near side front tyre 3mm

off side front tyre 2mm

one rear exhaust mount is broken and has had repair carried out, exhaust is secure

pipe to power steering pump is damp

play felt in both rear upper suspension arm outer bushes

unable to view all brakes fully wheels would need to be removed to check

Pass 26 Jun 2009 71,651 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 51,211 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 44,795 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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BL52 HFE is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BL52 HFE, 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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BL52 HFE is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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