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BV53 BZN

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,152 mi
Last recorded128,152 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 128,152 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Sep 2017 118,717 miles

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

presenter adviced

Pass 30 Sep 2016 111,315 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 97,220 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side rear tyre 2mm

Fail 18 Sep 2015 97,220 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side rear tyre 2mm

Pass 4 Jul 2014 93,218 miles

MIL light illuminated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2013 87,645 miles

MIL light illuminated

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 80,934 miles

Rear nearside brake slightly binding

Pass 27 Jun 2011 76,952 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 76,665 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 68,873 miles

Front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 65,637 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 57,238 miles

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Pass 1 Nov 2006 41,326 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 BZN is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BV53 BZN, 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 BZN registered?

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

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