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HS03 NBZ

2003 Saab 93

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,444 mi
Last recorded150,444 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9374,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 NBZ
MakeSaab
Model93
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 150,444 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 137,538 miles

back box heat shield loose and rattling

n/s/f strut top bearing, noisey and juddering on lock to lock

n/s/f tyre worn to 2.5mm in tread

nail in n/s/r tyre, also worn slightly out of shape on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge, cracking to tread also worn to 2.5mm

oil on gear box

Fail 22 Jan 2018 137,533 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre pipe hanger broken (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported hangers broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

back box heat shield loose and rattling

n/s/f strut top bearing, noisey and juddering on lock to lock

n/s/f tyre worn to 2.5mm in tread

nail in n/s/r tyre, also worn slightly out of shape on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge, cracking to tread also worn to 2.5mm

oil on gear box

Pass 27 Jan 2017 125,082 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 122,840 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nail in offside front tyre

nearside front top suspension mount bearing worn

steering slightly stiff

under trays, covers and sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2015 121,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front seat belt slow to retract

plastic sill covers fitted

rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

surface corosion on front suspension struts

Pass 20 Jan 2014 118,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

plastic sill covers fitted

surface corosion on front suspension struts

Pass 28 Jan 2013 113,222 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Jan 2012 104,563 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 104,512 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 96,887 miles

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 24 Jan 2011 96,887 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Jan 2010 87,837 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm.

Pass 28 Jan 2009 79,537 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 79,537 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2007 69,584 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 54,446 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 93?

Based on 5,805 MOT tests across 632 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
6,356
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 218
position lamp(s) not working 122
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 98
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 80
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HS03 NBZ is a 2003 Saab 93 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2003 Saab 93 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 74,571 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 93 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HS03 NBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 93 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 93 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HS03 NBZ registered?

HS03 NBZ is a 2003 Saab 93, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is HS03 NBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS03 NBZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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