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BV53 BZW

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,528 mi
Last recorded98,528 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 98,528 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Rear lamp has cracked outer lens

electrical plug hanging down near fuel tank, lifted up but needs securing.

Fail 27 Oct 2016 98,449 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps stays on or doesn't extinguish (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged

electrical plug hanging down near fuel tank, lifted up but needs securing.

Pass 20 Oct 2015 90,434 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 90,434 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 85,560 miles

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

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

rear tyres starting to go out of shape across tread pattern

Pass 11 Nov 2014 85,560 miles

rear tyres starting to go out of shape across tread pattern

Pass 14 Nov 2013 81,751 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

uneven wear on offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Nov 2013 81,751 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

uneven wear on offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2012 75,789 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 68,527 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 68,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 62,649 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 50,989 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 50,989 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 41,881 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 33,565 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 BZW is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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