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BU03 GWW

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,055 mi
Last recorded95,055 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 95,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2010 86,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hose clip fitted to exhaust mounting

m/i/l on

Fail 4 May 2010 85,897 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hose clip fitted to exhaust mounting

m/i/l on

Pass 18 Jun 2009 69,502 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 68,662 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 59,281 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r hub bushes have slight play

Pass 10 Mar 2006 47,089 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 GWW is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GWW, 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 GWW registered?

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

Is BU03 GWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 GWW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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