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YX03 BNV

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,595 mi
Last recorded131,595 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 BNV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 131,595 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 105,631 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 100,824 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine manage light on

n/s/f tyre worn in center

Pass 26 Jul 2013 96,335 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 96,334 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 87,260 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 87,260 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 75,020 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 58,823 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 48,390 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 41,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 32,329 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 24,914 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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YX03 BNV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YX03 BNV, 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 YX03 BNV registered?

YX03 BNV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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