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BV53 CAO

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,318 mi
Last recorded80,318 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2025 80,318 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 79,491 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 76,732 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 73,725 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 71,254 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 68,992 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 67,092 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 63,742 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 57,983 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 52,448 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 46,638 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 39,832 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 36,900 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 36,122 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 34,542 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 33,532 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 31,770 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 27,319 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 22,353 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 18,915 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 CAO is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV53 CAO registered?

BV53 CAO is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is BV53 CAO safe to buy?

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