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AF53 BXX

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,461 mi
Last recorded38,461 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 BXX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2026 38,461 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 37,720 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 37,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 35,935 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 34,627 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 32,599 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 31,068 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 29,529 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 27,843 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 27,464 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 24,527 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 23,275 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 20,400 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 18,686 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 17,202 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 15,075 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 12,768 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 10,798 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 8,713 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 6,498 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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AF53 BXX is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AF53 BXX, 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 AF53 BXX registered?

AF53 BXX is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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