MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,204 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear brake hoses ferrules corroding
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
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
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)
Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Front number plate backing starting to fade
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is BX53 PDY safe to buy?
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