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BX53 RDZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

150,170 mi
Last recorded150,170 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 RDZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 150,170 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexi pipe webbing deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2017 142,512 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 142,512 miles

Front Macpherson strut insecure bolts snapped in both strut mountings (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 133,418 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 133,418 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 128,350 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 120,437 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 120,244 miles

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

rear brakes becoming worn close to limit

Pass 11 Nov 2013 109,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 99,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light illuminated

Fail 14 Nov 2012 99,927 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light illuminated

Pass 3 Nov 2011 86,935 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 86,932 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 76,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 76,630 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 67,399 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 67,399 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 54,148 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit - 1.6mm & perished

Fail 18 Nov 2008 54,148 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre on legal limit - 1.6mm & perished

Pass 19 Nov 2007 44,509 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 34,780 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 RDZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RDZ, 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 RDZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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