2003 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · BV53 BZR
2003 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 73,155 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,155 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BV53 BZR Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2023
- 73,155 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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BV53 BZR Mileage History
- 10/06/202269,638 mi
- 13/06/202269,644 mi+6 mi
- 08/06/202373,155 mi+3,511 mi
Average of roughly 3,539 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
BV53 BZR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Saab 9-3 (BV53 BZR) between June 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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