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BX53 RHU

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,591 mi
Last recorded108,591 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 RHU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2012 108,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front wiper blade split on the end

Rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Small cut on offside front tyre sidewall no ply or cords showing

Fail 17 Dec 2012 108,540 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside front wiper blade split on the end

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

Rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Small cut on offside front tyre sidewall no ply or cords showing

Pass 3 Dec 2011 102,224 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s rear tyre perished

Fail 2 Dec 2011 102,224 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Dec 2010 95,366 miles

Bonnet catches part seized,require lube / free off.

Front pads low.

N/S rear tyre cracking in tread and split on inner side wall.

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

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

Slight play in steering column / rack,sde-side?

Fail 15 Dec 2010 95,341 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Bonnet catches part seized,require lube / free off.

Front pads low.

N/S rear tyre cracking in tread and split on inner side wall.

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

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

Slight play in steering column / rack,sde-side?

Pass 24 Dec 2009 88,959 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)

Steering column play?

Fail 15 Dec 2009 88,874 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Steering column play?

Pass 2 Jan 2009 82,176 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 81,145 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 69,379 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 75,269 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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BX53 RHU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RHU, 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 RHU is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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