MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,129 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak from engine ()
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 ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked but not down to cords
child seat fitted
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
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
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
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
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
ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
driver side mirror glass slightly damaged
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was BV53 CAE registered?
BV53 CAE is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2003.
Is BV53 CAE safe to buy?
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