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BX53 KTU

2003 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

106,626 mi
Last recorded106,626 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 KTU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 106,626 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 103,831 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 103,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 100,681 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 93,645 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 93,626 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 91,402 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 84,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 80,686 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 78,768 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 74,775 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 73,003 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 70,508 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 67,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2012 56,665 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 47,637 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 41,697 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 35,451 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 32,187 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 32,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 28,790 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 28,287 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 25,941 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 KTU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KTU, 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 KTU registered?

BX53 KTU is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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