MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,192 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
dampness around/on PAS resevoir
exhaust brackets missing but still supported
heavy oil leak
n/s/f drop link gaiter insecure but not likely to ingress dirt
o/s/r seat belt slow to retract
play o/s/r upper suspension arm outer bush on limit at time of test only
slight play n/s/r upper suspension arm outer bush
heavy oil leak
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
dampness around/on PAS resevoir
exhaust brackets missing but still supported
n/s/f drop link gaiter insecure but not likely to ingress dirt
o/s/r seat belt slow to retract
play o/s/r upper suspension arm outer bush on limit at time of test only
slight play n/s/r upper suspension arm outer bush
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Off side inner constant velocity boot may be leaking greese
Slight oil leak
Exhaust mid hanger missing
Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust mid hanger missing
Near side secondry brake lamp out
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside front tyre nearing wear bars
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BL52 LZE is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Red 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 BL52 LZE, 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 BL52 LZE registered?
BL52 LZE is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 February 2003.
Is BL52 LZE safe to buy?
The MOT history for BL52 LZE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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