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BV53 BZF

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

161,907 mi
Last recorded161,907 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 BZF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 161,907 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 160,041 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 158,227 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 154,873 miles

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

hand brake efficiency 16%

near side play in rack end ball joint

travel on hand brake

Pass 23 Oct 2017 151,670 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 147,486 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

presenter adviced

Pass 15 Oct 2015 142,720 miles

front tyres worn from edges

wiper blades worn

Pass 10 Oct 2014 139,331 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 136,037 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 133,236 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 129,262 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

front discs worn slightly

Fail 27 Oct 2011 129,247 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

front discs worn slightly

Pass 29 Oct 2010 125,576 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 121,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 106,380 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 19 Oct 2007 89,452 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 89,452 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 65,489 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 BZF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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