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BV53 CAE

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,129 mi
Last recorded91,129 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 CAE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2018 91,129 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

center exhaust hanger broken

Pass 15 Sep 2017 88,722 miles

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

Oil leak from engine ()

Fail 14 Sep 2017 88,721 miles

Brake performance not tested pipe leak (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 84,022 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 84,018 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment seized (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 78,131 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked but not down to cords

child seat fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2015 78,131 miles

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked but not down to cords

child seat fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2014 72,788 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 8 Sep 2014 72,788 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 30 Aug 2013 66,722 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Nearside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine warning light

front pipe on flexi slightly deteriated

Fail 30 Aug 2013 66,722 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

engine warning light

front pipe on flexi slightly deteriated

Pass 10 Sep 2012 61,717 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 56,095 miles

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

driver side mirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2010 50,337 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 44,276 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 44,276 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 37,562 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 31,890 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 22,641 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 CAE is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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