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SF03 BNA

2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,309 mi
Last recorded92,309 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp85,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 BNA
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 92,309 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 83,737 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 72,450 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs slightly worn and corroded

gearbox has slight misting of oil

oil leak

rear discs slightly worn and corroded

slight judder at front brakes

Fail 10 Feb 2009 72,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs slightly worn and corroded

gearbox has slight misting of oil

oil leak

rear discs slightly worn and corroded

slight judder at front brakes

Pass 25 Jan 2008 62,989 miles

big dent on bonnet slite judder front brakes

Pass 4 Oct 2006 93,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 100,965 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp?

Based on 5,198 MOT tests across 371 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
6,129
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 184
coil spring broken 106
position lamp(s) not working 102
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 92
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 70
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SF03 BNA is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 85,930 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF03 BNA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SF03 BNA is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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