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YJ03 BVH

2003 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,265 mi
Last recorded123,265 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 BVH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 123,265 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 123,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 May 2018 106,096 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2017 92,490 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 77,986 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

axle bushes are getting soft

nail in the osr tyre

oil leak

the phone bracket and the parking permit was removed prior to the mot by the tester

very slight side wall damage on the nsf tyre

Pass 8 May 2015 64,378 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 50,081 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 37,401 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 23,254 miles

bulkhead flexing

Fail 24 Apr 2012 23,254 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

bulkhead flexing

Pass 27 Apr 2011 19,896 miles

both front flexi metal ends corroding

Pass 1 May 2010 18,964 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre cracking

offside wiper split

Pass 19 May 2009 18,139 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 16,937 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 15,052 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 14,376 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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YJ03 BVH is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YJ03 BVH, 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 YJ03 BVH registered?

YJ03 BVH is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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