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BV53 BYZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,738 mi
Last recorded119,738 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 BYZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2012 119,738 miles

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 119,729 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 112,584 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 99,959 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 84,283 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 66,263 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 44,569 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 44,569 miles

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

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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BV53 BYZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BV53 BYZ, 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 BV53 BYZ registered?

BV53 BYZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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The MOT history for BV53 BYZ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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