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BX53 RCZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,519 mi
Last recorded186,519 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 RCZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 186,519 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 169,367 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 156,525 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 156,525 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 129,920 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 129,903 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 92,776 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 RCZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RCZ, 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 RCZ registered?

BX53 RCZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is BX53 RCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX53 RCZ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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