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BX53 RHF

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

172,738 mi
Last recorded172,738 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 RHF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 Oct 2012 172,738 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 155,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front and rear registration plates upper margins below 11mm minimum requirements.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 140,925 miles

Front and rear registration plates upper margin below minimum requirement 11mm

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside tail lamp chipped

Pass 7 Oct 2009 123,963 miles

rear pads low

Pass 8 Oct 2008 111,340 miles

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

offside front tyre has a cut in side wall

Pass 18 Sep 2007 87,533 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 64,560 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 RHF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RHF, 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 RHF registered?

BX53 RHF is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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