MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,346 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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
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
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
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)
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)
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!!
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!!
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!!
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?
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.
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
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
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
advisories as previous VT32
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?
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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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