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BX53 PBF

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,084 mi
Last recorded161,084 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 PBF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2014 161,084 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 149,598 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 149,598 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 138,348 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 124,432 miles

o/s/r foot/handbrake performance low

play at both rear wheels (top ball joint)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 109,491 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 109,491 miles

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

o/s/f road spring corroded & in poor condition

Pass 30 Sep 2008 90,585 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 70,637 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 52,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVENLY ON INNER EDGE

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 PBF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PBF, 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 PBF registered?

BX53 PBF is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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