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BX03 SYU

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,606 mi
Last recorded113,606 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 113,606 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Dec 2016 108,027 miles

Front exhaust hanger bracket broken away but system adequately supported.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 100,766 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre inner wall splitting

Pass 10 Dec 2014 95,605 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

crack to offside rear shock absorber upper mount bracket.

minor splits to front tyres valve stems.

reverse lights not working.

splits to both rear tyres inner sidewalls.

Fail 8 Dec 2014 95,554 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

crack to offside rear shock absorber upper mount bracket.

minor splits to front tyres valve stems.

reverse lights not working.

splits to both rear tyres inner sidewalls.

Pass 20 Dec 2013 90,538 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 90,529 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 86,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

near side rear tyre has splits on inner wall

off side front anti roll bar link rod has slight play

off side rear tyre has splits on the inner wall

Pass 21 Dec 2011 83,057 miles

inner cv. gaiters leaking

rear tyres have splits on inner walls

Pass 12 Jan 2011 80,367 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 80,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2010 75,940 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 75,781 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 65,582 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 56,547 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 43,317 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 38,576 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 SYU 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 76.5%.

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 SYU, 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 SYU registered?

BX03 SYU is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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