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BX03 OZD

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,141 mi
Last recorded171,141 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 OZD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 171,141 miles

Central heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear number plate lamp inop

Offside Front tyre damaged on side wall

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Poor image on both front h/lamps

Rear suspension corroded

poor image on both front lamps

Fail 29 May 2018 171,141 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear number plate lamp inop

Offside Front tyre damaged on side wall

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Poor image on both front h/lamps

Rear suspension corroded

poor image on both front lamps

Pass 25 May 2017 165,398 miles

both front headlamp lenses faded and reducing beam image

exhaust rubbers weak and exhaust system fouling brackets on chassis

nail in offside front tyre

offside rear tyre tread 3mm

Fail 15 May 2017 165,373 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint banana shape (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front headlamp lenses faded and reducing beam image

exhaust rubbers weak and exhaust system fouling brackets on chassis

nail in offside front tyre

offside rear tyre tread 3mm

Pass 29 Apr 2016 160,525 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front brake pads 70% worn

poor image on both front lamps

Fail 26 Apr 2016 160,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box insecure on clamp (7.1.2)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front brake pads 70% worn

poor image on both front lamps

Pass 1 Sep 2014 151,519 miles

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

nearside front tyre 2mm tread

offside front tyre 2mm tread

rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 21 Feb 2014 147,169 miles

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

front screen marked

Fail 19 Feb 2014 147,135 miles

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)

front screen marked

Pass 21 Nov 2012 137,967 miles

exhaust deteriorating

slight play in offside rear rose bush

Pass 13 Oct 2011 123,325 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 108,017 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight movement in steering rack

Fail 16 Oct 2010 108,015 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 17 Sep 2009 98,427 miles

chip in screen close to max limit

slight play in both top rear arm outer bushes

Fail 11 Sep 2009 98,427 miles

Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

chip in screen close to max limit

slight play in both top rear arm outer bushes

Pass 3 Sep 2008 86,548 miles

recommend park brake adjustment,light scratch to zone a of windscreen,rear suspension top arm outer bushes showing wear,n/s/f tyre close to inner arch on full lock

Pass 1 Oct 2007 72,583 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 55,744 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in o/s/r top suspension arm outer bush

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 OZD is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BX03 OZD, 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 OZD is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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