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BX53 RCU

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

220,727 mi
Last recorded220,727 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 RCU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 220,727 miles

Headlamps slightly discoloured

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 204,212 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 204,212 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 189,146 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 189,141 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 178,940 miles

slight play on n/s/r d bush

Pass 11 Jun 2015 168,857 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 156,180 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 156,174 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 147,409 miles

front anti roll bar bushes worn

front disc and pads worn low

Pass 31 May 2012 141,043 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 141,042 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2011 133,522 miles

front disc(s) slightly worn (lipped)

Fail 18 May 2011 133,522 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front disc(s) slightly worn (lipped)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 124,283 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 124,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 114,389 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 114,389 miles

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

advise front pads low

Pass 28 Aug 2007 93,710 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 72,230 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 68,657 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 RCU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RCU, 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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BX53 RCU is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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