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BX53 DDE

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,009 mi
Last recorded159,009 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 DDE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 159,009 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 159,009 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 141,824 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 127,450 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 127,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 112,879 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 100,198 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 100,198 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2011 87,418 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n.side front tyre has chunk out of sidewall/n side rear has small cut in sidewall

Fail 9 May 2011 87,418 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n.side front tyre has chunk out of sidewall/n side rear has small cut in sidewall

Pass 11 Nov 2009 70,358 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 67,221 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 56,216 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 44,531 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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BX53 DDE is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BX53 DDE, 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 BX53 DDE registered?

BX53 DDE is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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