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DK03 BZJ

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

185,076 mi
Last recorded185,076 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 BZJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2020 185,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 178,302 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 176,812 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 169,466 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 160,532 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 151,852 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 140,428 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 132,935 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 123,480 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 109,924 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 95,747 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 78,505 miles

front brakes slight imbalance

o/s/r seat belt slow to retract

Pass 29 Feb 2008 60,617 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 42,303 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 34,747 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 BZJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DK03 BZJ, 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 BZJ registered?

DK03 BZJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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