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BV53 BZD

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,805 mi
Last recorded141,805 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 BZD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 141,805 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 138,383 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 131,638 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 131,638 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 122,520 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2013 108,412 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 108,409 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 101,863 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2012 101,863 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 98,404 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 91,580 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 85,459 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 78,313 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 64,781 miles

Nearside Inner Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front number plate letters and numbers a little thin

Fail 11 Dec 2007 64,781 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate letters and numbers a little thin

Pass 20 Dec 2006 49,431 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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BV53 BZD is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BZD, 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 BZD registered?

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

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