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BX53 RJY

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,839 mi
Last recorded137,839 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 137,839 miles

wear on both front and n/s/r tyres

Fail 8 Jun 2011 137,839 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

wear on both front and n/s/r tyres

Pass 7 Jun 2010 129,165 miles

colour of both rear indicators

wear on rear tyres

Fail 7 Jun 2010 129,161 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

colour of both rear indicators

wear on rear tyres

Pass 5 Jun 2009 115,379 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 97,170 miles

condition of rear number plate

Fail 12 Jun 2008 97,145 miles

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

condition of rear number plate

Pass 18 Dec 2006 66,366 miles

Play to both rear top hub bushes Borderline

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 RJY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RJY, 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 RJY registered?

BX53 RJY is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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