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BX03 PZR

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,072 mi
Last recorded142,072 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 PZR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 142,072 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 142,072 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 133,936 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight play inner rack joints

n/s/f tyre worn 2-3mm

oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2016 133,901 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means of temporary type (7.2.4b)

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 Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine management light on

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight play inner rack joints

n/s/f tyre worn 2-3mm

oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2014 117,704 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 113,839 miles

Oil leak

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2013 106,685 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 99,075 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 91,839 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 83,922 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 73,431 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 67,709 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 66,146 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 60,708 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 PZR is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PZR, 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 PZR is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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