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BX03 AYJ

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,942 mi
Last recorded105,942 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 AYJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 105,942 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 105,941 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 101,716 miles

o/s/f tyre has nail in it

o/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 14 Jun 2017 101,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre has nail in it

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 16 Jun 2016 97,273 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 92,272 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 88,276 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 81,067 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 May 2013 81,066 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 74,816 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 68,767 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 61,836 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 52,985 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 44,156 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 35,885 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 25,943 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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BX03 AYJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BX03 AYJ, 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 BX03 AYJ registered?

BX03 AYJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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