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BV53 BZA

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

208,750 mi
Last recorded208,750 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 BZA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 208,750 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 208,750 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 182,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 154,289 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 137,588 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 137,543 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both Front (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 128,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 128,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 122,597 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 122,559 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 114,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 114,591 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 103,947 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 103,947 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2010 93,122 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2010 93,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2009 76,841 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 63,734 miles

Both rear rose bushes

Pass 27 Oct 2006 52,065 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 52,065 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)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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BV53 BZA is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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