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BV53 BZY

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,346 mi
Last recorded109,346 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 BZY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 109,346 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 109,346 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 105,169 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 98,938 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 98,778 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 80,510 miles

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

TEMP FUEL CAP FITTED WITH SEAL

Pass 22 Jul 2015 78,367 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2015 78,367 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2014 74,486 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both front suspension struts corroding at bottom of springs!!

drivers seatbelt retraction getting worn!!

front anti-roll bar linkage has slight play detected!!

fuel cap seal getting worn!!

offside front inner cv boot getting worn!! (slightly leaking grease)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 74,410 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both front suspension struts corroding at bottom of springs!!

drivers seatbelt retraction getting worn!!

front anti-roll bar linkage has slight play detected!!

fuel cap seal getting worn!!

offside front inner cv boot getting worn!! (slightly leaking grease)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 67,482 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front strut corroded at bottom of spring area!!

offside front strut corroded at bottom of spring area!!

Pass 24 Jul 2012 61,273 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front suspension struts have signs of corrosion at bottom of springs!!

Fail 23 Jul 2012 61,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front suspension struts have signs of corrosion at bottom of springs!!

Pass 27 Jul 2011 56,840 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s rear lower bumper damaged and insecure!

o/sand n/s front bumper damaged.

oil leak off engine,front w/screen chipped.

temporary fuel cap fitted?

Fail 27 Jul 2011 56,840 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

temporary fuel cap fitted?

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s rear lower bumper damaged and insecure!

o/sand n/s front bumper damaged.

oil leak off engine,front w/screen chipped.

Pass 31 Jul 2010 49,430 miles

Front Brake Discs slightly pitted

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 28 Aug 2009 124,313 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition

front number plate cracked

n/s/f under shield is loose and hanging down

o/s sill side skirt some fixings missing (slightly loose)

slight imbalance to rear brakes

tyre tread depths n/s/f 3mm o/s/f 3.5mm n/s/r 3.5mm o/s/r 3.5mm 225/45zr17w

Pass 10 Sep 2008 114,077 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 91,899 miles

advisories as previous VT32

Fail 5 Sep 2007 91,899 miles

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

TYRES 22545R17W both front 5.0mm both rear 7.0mm spare is space saver

both headlamps aim on lower limits, slight lip to front and rear brake pads

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 BZY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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