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DK03 BZS

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Lpg 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

141,911 mi
Last recorded141,911 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 BZS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2023 141,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front shocks are slightly corroded

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 135,934 miles

Front tyres slight wear on inside edges.

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension rusty(axle}

Pass 15 Nov 2021 130,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension sub frame very rusty, also inner sils

Fail 8 Nov 2021 130,239 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension sub frame very rusty, also inner sils

Pass 10 Nov 2020 125,246 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre wear inside edges

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2019 120,524 miles

Front and rear suspensions rusty

Fail 1 Nov 2019 120,467 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front and rear suspensions rusty

Pass 19 Oct 2018 115,480 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 110,227 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 110,658 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 105,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre , tread has cracks

Fail 25 Oct 2016 105,159 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre , tread has cracks

Pass 6 Nov 2015 99,060 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 99,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 98,995 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

osr brake is binding slightly

rear exhaust heat shield is loose

Pass 21 Mar 2014 97,490 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 97,402 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 187,289 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 187,287 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 164,008 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 164,004 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 139,326 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 139,326 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 129,853 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear heat shilds insecure

Fail 26 Mar 2010 129,853 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear heat shilds insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2009 105,559 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 77,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2007 52,999 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 42,506 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 BZS is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 BZS, 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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DK03 BZS is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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