MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,713 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak ()
Drive belt worn, but not excessively Contaminated with oil (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside rear seat belt slow to return
Oil leak, but not excessive On limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen slight damage
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Nearside & offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak ()
Drive belt worn, but not excessively Contaminated with oil (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside rear seat belt slow to return
Oil leak, but not excessive On limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen slight damage
Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Coolant leak ()
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside front seat belt slow to return
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen slight damage
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside front seat belt slow to return
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen slight damage
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Some Perishing In Shoulder - Also Some Damage To Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-4mm Across Remaining - Also Inner Edge Wear (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Cloudy Resulting In Poor Beam Image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Cloudy Resulting In Poor Beam Image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Road wheel fixing missing All x4 Wheels Missing 1 Bolt Each (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Some Perishing In Shoulder - Also Some Damage To Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-4mm Across Remaining - Also Inner Edge Wear (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Both front seat belts slow retracting
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside front tyre
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BX53 RDU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 RDU, 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 RDU is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 October 2003.
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