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BU03 GVJ

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,652 mi
Last recorded139,652 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 GVJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2018 139,652 miles

Central Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure Handbrake cable mounting bracket broken (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front tyres inner edges worn

Rear nearside tyre inner sidewall perished

Rear offside tyre tread uneven wear.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 124,907 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 112,374 miles

both sides rear tyre treads cracking in places

centre seatbelt jammed

f/n/s tyre inner edge wearing thin

Pass 11 May 2015 106,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre has some cracking to it not a reason for rejection at time of test

offside rear tyre has some cracking to it not a reason for rejection at time of test

Pass 14 Apr 2014 101,329 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 101,322 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 98,156 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 98,152 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 93,547 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2011 88,563 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 80,258 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)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 72,322 miles

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

front brakes slightly out of balance

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge... n/s/r tyre has a screw in it 225/45/17

Fail 21 Apr 2009 72,319 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive 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)

front brakes slightly out of balance

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge... n/s/r tyre has a screw in it 225/45/17

Pass 19 Apr 2008 63,676 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 53,975 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 42,558 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)

nail in tyre

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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BU03 GVJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel 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 BU03 GVJ, 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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BU03 GVJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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