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BV53 BZR

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

73,155 mi
Last recorded73,155 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 BZR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 73,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface boot reflector has condense in lens (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four shocker casings showing signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 69,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 69,638 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 63,200 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 7 Jun 2021 63,200 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jun 2020 58,457 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 58,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 51,693 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2019 51,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

offside rear tyre cracking, advise replace

Pass 30 Mar 2018 47,485 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 47,485 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 46,695 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 45,669 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 44,653 miles

possible slight roughness though offside front bearing recommend service or repair

Fail 14 Apr 2015 44,653 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

possible slight roughness though offside front bearing recommend service or repair

Pass 15 Apr 2014 43,111 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 41,259 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 39,933 miles

Both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

slight play in the top radius arm N/S/R

Pass 7 May 2011 36,973 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 36,360 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 35,749 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 35,685 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 35,286 miles

o/s/f tyre 2.5mm n/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 25 Apr 2007 30,474 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 23,921 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 BZR is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BZR, 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 BZR registered?

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

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