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BX03 BCY

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,844 mi
Last recorded142,844 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 BCY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2014 142,844 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 128,075 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 113,779 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2011 101,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

warning light on dash

Pass 18 Jun 2010 90,840 miles

Front number plate starting to fade.

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2009 82,290 miles

bad oil leaks around bottom of engine & gear box areas.

front & rear number plates discolour.

supect o/s/r brake pads wearing low.

Pass 16 Jun 2008 74,025 miles

Backing lifting on front and rear number plates. Wear on front and rear brake discs.

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2007 58,268 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 34,937 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 BCY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BX03 BCY, 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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BX03 BCY is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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