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WV52 BHF

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2021
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,197 mi
Last recorded65,197 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 BHF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2020 65,197 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 54,179 miles

Engine management light on

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 41,626 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 30,219 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 29,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust bracket corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 28,718 miles

although fastening securely petrol cap locking mechanism is worn

engine covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2014 27,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

although supported exhaust system centre pipe bracket is broken

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Sep 2013 26,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2012 25,749 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 24,713 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 22,714 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 21,159 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 18,719 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 16,915 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 13,346 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 9,255 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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WV52 BHF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WV52 BHF, 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 WV52 BHF registered?

WV52 BHF is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is WV52 BHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV52 BHF shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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