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BX03 SBV

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

114,652 mi
Last recorded114,652 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 SBV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 114,652 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 114,030 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 113,013 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 107,595 miles

Exhaust brackets slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 105,136 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 105,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 103,020 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 100,283 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 91,291 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 26 Feb 2014 87,201 miles

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Engine management lamp noted on, indicating a possible fault

Front passenger set belt has begun to fray

Pass 28 Feb 2013 79,752 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 71,570 miles

centre pipe exhaust not full support brake bracket

front brake adjustemt

Fail 25 Feb 2012 71,570 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre pipe exhaust not full support brake bracket

Pass 7 Mar 2011 65,718 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 65,586 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 61,140 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 56,469 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 45,821 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 35,732 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 SBV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SBV, 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 SBV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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