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BU03 GVR

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

150,458 mi
Last recorded150,458 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 GVR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2009 150,458 miles

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)

t chain rattling

Pass 23 May 2008 117,657 miles

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

nearside rear tyre, slightly out of shape on inner tread

Pass 22 May 2007 95,110 miles

O/S/PARK BRAKE SLOW TO RELEASE.

Pass 25 May 2006 68,760 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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BU03 GVR is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GVR, 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 GVR registered?

BU03 GVR is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is BU03 GVR safe to buy?

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