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BX53 PDY

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,204 mi
Last recorded104,204 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 104,204 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 104,171 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 103,936 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 103,936 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 103,777 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake hoses ferrules corroding

Fail 19 Mar 2014 103,776 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake hoses ferrules corroding

Pass 15 Mar 2013 103,325 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 103,324 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

pads and discs wearing

Pass 16 Mar 2012 90,506 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 90,506 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 76,218 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 76,218 miles

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Front number plate backing starting to fade

Pass 8 Mar 2010 62,796 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 48,637 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 48,637 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 29,077 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 13,703 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 PDY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PDY, 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 PDY registered?

BX53 PDY is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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