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BV53 BZU

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,041 mi
Last recorded142,041 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 BZU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 142,041 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 132,198 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 132,198 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 121,359 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 121,356 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 110,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust bracket insecure at time of test.

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)

Nearside front seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended.

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

Oil leaking from engine & gearbox area at time of test.

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 110,703 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust bracket insecure at time of test.

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)

Nearside front seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended.

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

Oil leaking from engine & gearbox area at time of test.

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 100,586 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 94,053 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 87,497 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 80,105 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 80,105 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 65,266 miles

Both rear tyres are devoid of tread on the inner edges.

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 51,822 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 39,341 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 39,341 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 29,543 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 BZU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BZU, 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 BZU registered?

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

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