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BX53 RDV

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,257 mi
Last recorded46,257 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 RDV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 46,257 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 38,939 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 38,939 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 38,419 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2019 38,419 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 38,158 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 37,516 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread 225/45/17

Pass 29 Sep 2015 36,773 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 36,027 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside rear tyre - cracking on tread/outer wall

offside rear tyre - cracking on tread/outer wall

Fail 24 Sep 2014 36,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside rear tyre - cracking on tread/outer wall

offside rear tyre - cracking on tread/outer wall

Pass 25 Sep 2013 35,113 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre - inner and outer edge wear

Fail 25 Sep 2013 35,113 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre - inner and outer edge wear

Pass 3 Oct 2012 32,156 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 31,010 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 29,775 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 29,772 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2009 26,822 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 26,315 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 20,779 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 17,415 miles

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)

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 RDV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RDV, 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 RDV registered?

BX53 RDV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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