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BX53 RHK

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,370 mi
Last recorded88,370 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 RHK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 88,370 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 78,261 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyre treads starting to perish and crack

Fail 14 Oct 2014 78,207 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyre treads starting to perish and crack

Pass 14 Oct 2013 66,899 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 55,693 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2011 49,436 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 46,461 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 42,828 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 37,671 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 31,335 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 25,161 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 RHK is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 RHK, 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 RHK registered?

BX53 RHK is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is BX53 RHK safe to buy?

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