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YX03 BNZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,387 mi
Last recorded114,387 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 BNZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 114,387 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 109,606 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 109,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 106,003 miles

engine management light is on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 105,329 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light is on

Pass 2 Sep 2016 100,586 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Jacking pad & both rear pads issing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 93,601 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 93,547 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 87,095 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 87,087 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 79,228 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 73,670 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 73,618 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 68,325 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 68,284 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

engine management light on

power steering fluid level overfilled

severe engine oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2010 62,665 miles

front discs worn

Fail 7 Jun 2010 62,665 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 4 Jun 2009 57,918 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 57,917 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 53,811 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 46,902 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 40,041 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 BNZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 YX03 BNZ, 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 BNZ registered?

YX03 BNZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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