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BV53 CBO

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,341 mi
Last recorded112,341 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 CBO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 112,341 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2016 112,341 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding 100kg (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 104,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 103,687 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 101,243 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 101,242 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 98,215 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 94,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 94,167 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 90,645 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2009 86,710 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 79,346 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 70,589 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 CBO is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CBO, 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 CBO registered?

BV53 CBO is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is BV53 CBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV53 CBO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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