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YX03 BOV

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,111 mi
Last recorded103,111 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 BOV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2015 103,111 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on dash

engine oil leak

nearside front jacking point missing

offside front shock absorber corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2014 87,983 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 83,995 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2013 83,995 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2012 78,014 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2011 71,772 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 71,772 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 64,216 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 54,293 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 May 2008 45,700 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 45,138 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 34,834 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 27,904 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 BOV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BOV, 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 BOV registered?

YX03 BOV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YX03 BOV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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