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YJ03 BVA

2003 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

137,144 mi
Last recorded137,144 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 BVA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 137,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2012 137,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2011

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

dash says nearside stop is out, but it is working :-/

nearside rear suspension has some play

offside front rim has some damage

Fail 15 Jul 2011 131,112 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

dash says nearside stop is out, but it is working :-/

nearside rear suspension has some play

offside front rim has some damage

Pass 7 May 2010 119,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 4 May 2010 119,470 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 105,666 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 105,357 miles

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

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

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

damaged n/s/f road wheel

Pass 8 May 2008 87,487 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 87,299 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

rear bulb out (brake light)

Pass 3 May 2007 67,151 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2006 47,341 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 47,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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YJ03 BVA is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YJ03 BVA, 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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YJ03 BVA is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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