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BX53 FYM

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,760 mi
Last recorded137,760 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 FYM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 137,760 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 128,913 miles

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

Nearside headlight output low

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

Offside headlamp output dull

Fail 5 Oct 2015 128,913 miles

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

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

Nearside headlight output low

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

Offside headlamp output dull

Pass 17 Oct 2014 122,125 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 122,053 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 116,015 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 115,996 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 110,832 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)

orange light flashing on dash

Pass 25 Oct 2011 105,412 miles

n/s/r tyre cuts in inner wall but not down to cords

o/s/r tyre cuts in inner wall but not down to cords

orange warning light on dash

Fail 25 Oct 2011 105,412 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r tyre cuts in inner wall but not down to cords

o/s/r tyre cuts in inner wall but not down to cords

orange warning light on dash

Pass 29 Oct 2010 96,428 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn inner edgge

Fail 29 Oct 2010 96,428 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre worn inner edgge

Pass 22 Oct 2009 84,819 miles

amber warning light flashing on dash

Pass 28 Oct 2008 76,215 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 76,215 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 69,472 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 61,202 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 41,896 miles

REAR BUMPER DAMAGED

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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BX53 FYM is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FYM, 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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BX53 FYM is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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