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BX03 PYZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

122,236 mi
Last recorded122,236 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 PYZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 122,236 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 134,623 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 117,879 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 112,561 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 104,081 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 92,940 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 81,615 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 80,860 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 80,860 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 77,836 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 73,650 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 73,649 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 68,896 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 68,896 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 64,703 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 58,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 58,332 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 54,844 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 52,675 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 49,942 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 46,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 46,071 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 39,589 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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BX03 PYZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PYZ, 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 PYZ registered?

BX03 PYZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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