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YB53 BHL

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,933 mi
Last recorded131,933 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 BHL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 131,933 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 129,929 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 129,294 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 127,100 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 127,100 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 117,503 miles

Advise Density of O/S/F Headlamp aim is just acceptable.

Advise N/S/F Tyre is wearing on the inside edge but is acceptable.

Advise rear Exhaust rubber is split but exhaust is still adequately supported.

Advise surface corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F Brake pipes.

Fail 7 Jan 2014 117,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Advise Density of O/S/F Headlamp aim is just acceptable.

Advise N/S/F Tyre is wearing on the inside edge but is acceptable.

Advise rear Exhaust rubber is split but exhaust is still adequately supported.

Advise surface corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F Brake pipes.

Pass 21 Jan 2013 108,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 104,383 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 104,378 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise rear disc and disc pads

Pass 18 Oct 2010 97,379 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 83,241 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 83,241 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 65,965 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 51,354 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 39,523 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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YB53 BHL is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YB53 BHL, 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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YB53 BHL is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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