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WK03 BCV

2003 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,400 mi
Last recorded155,400 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 BCV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 155,400 miles

Battery insecure

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front seat belts slow to retract

Fail 3 Oct 2011 155,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Battery insecure

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exaust smokey - blue?

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

Tow eye sticking out o/s/f of bumper

Fail 20 Oct 2009 155,222 miles

Both front outer tyre walls are part fatigued.

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/s/f jacking block missing.

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 155,222 miles

Both front outer tyre walls are part fatigued.

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/s/f jacking block missing.

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 151,034 miles

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

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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WK03 BCV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WK03 BCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK03 BCV registered?

WK03 BCV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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