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BU03 GVG

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

127,546 mi
Last recorded127,546 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 GVG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 127,546 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in wheel arch and along sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 127,546 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in wheel arch and along sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 127,084 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Several of the light sources not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 127,084 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour Side Repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour Side Repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Several of the light sources not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 127,077 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Fuel pipe insecure filler pipe hose clips corroded away pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 125,801 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 125,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp wrong bulbs boot lid (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp wrong bulb boot lid (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 124,716 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 124,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 121,277 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2014 115,484 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 115,484 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 109,233 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 109,233 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 102,875 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 97,725 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 91,372 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 80,381 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 79,072 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 79,072 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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 Mar 2007 67,591 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 67,591 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 56,985 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 56,985 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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BU03 GVG is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 BU03 GVG, 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 BU03 GVG registered?

BU03 GVG is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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