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BX53 KKW

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,666 mi
Last recorded121,666 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 KKW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 121,666 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 118,618 miles

Offside Front fog light out

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 111,906 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine light on

Pass 21 Oct 2015 105,244 miles

Offside Front seat belt

Fail 9 Oct 2015 105,113 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front seat belt

Pass 27 Oct 2014 98,679 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 96,032 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 93,868 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 93,868 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 90,101 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 90,024 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 83,695 miles

o/s/rear and n/s/rear top suspension arms outer bushes worn slight play

Pass 17 Sep 2009 74,114 miles

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

oil leak offside

Pass 8 Sep 2008 63,850 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 52,832 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 52,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2006 38,392 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 KKW is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BX53 KKW, 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 KKW registered?

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

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The MOT history for BX53 KKW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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