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BU03 GVT

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,214 mi
Last recorded111,214 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 GVT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 111,214 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 111,161 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 103,238 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 103,060 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

rear heat shield detached and sitting on rear silencer

Pass 29 Oct 2012 92,102 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 92,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 85,425 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)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 75,489 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 65,512 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)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 57,624 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 48,651 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT

Fail 5 Feb 2008 48,646 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 22 Feb 2007 40,354 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 31,536 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 GVT is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GVT, 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 GVT registered?

BU03 GVT is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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