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DK03 BZH

2003 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

165,972 mi
Last recorded165,972 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 BZH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 165,972 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 165,762 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 149,860 miles

o/s/f anti roll bar ball joint worn

Fail 14 Jun 2015 149,856 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 148,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both sides front anti roll bar drop link gaiters deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2014 148,016 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat offside rear

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 148,014 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 133,146 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 102,016 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 102,016 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 93,626 miles

front tyres worn low

Pass 20 Jul 2010 83,750 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 75,131 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 75,131 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 64,777 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres getting low tread wearing uneven on outer tread of pattern stepping/raised edges (recommend tyres)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 58,554 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has slight distortion

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

Offside rear tyre has slight distortion

Pass 25 Apr 2007 55,822 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2007 55,821 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 39,775 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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DK03 BZH is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DK03 BZH, 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 DK03 BZH registered?

DK03 BZH is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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