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BL53 JLX

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,522 mi
Last recorded110,522 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 JLX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 110,522 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 104,620 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

imformation light on dash

Fail 17 Jan 2017 104,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rose bush upper arm (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

imformation light on dash

Pass 19 Jan 2016 99,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

o/s and n/s inner rack joints have play

Fail 18 Jan 2016 99,455 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

o/s and n/s inner rack joints have play

Pass 16 Jan 2015 92,230 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking

Fail 16 Jan 2015 92,230 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 24 Jan 2014 86,517 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 77,127 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 71,329 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 63,600 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 63,600 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 54,188 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 44,276 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 31,437 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 20,752 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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BL53 JLX is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL53 JLX, 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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BL53 JLX is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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