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BSZ 1873

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,594 mi
Last recorded113,594 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSZ 1873
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 113,594 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 111,317 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 109,477 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 105,359 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 99,512 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 92,620 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 89,521 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 86,953 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 86,953 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 83,202 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 77,308 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 62,581 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 62,581 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2009 57,067 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 42,301 miles

All 4 tyres between 2 & 4 mm.

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 24,715 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 24,715 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 23,434 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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BSZ 1873 is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BSZ 1873, 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 BSZ 1873 registered?

BSZ 1873 is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is BSZ 1873 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSZ 1873 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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