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BX03 PVU

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,630 mi
Last recorded135,630 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 135,630 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 127,484 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 127,484 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 124,030 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 124,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 117,562 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has small nail in it.

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 111,058 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 108,528 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 105,325 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 102,967 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 99,349 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 99,349 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 96,578 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 87,022 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 62,686 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 45,222 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 26,453 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 PVU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PVU, 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 PVU registered?

BX03 PVU is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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