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BX53 RKA

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,054 mi
Last recorded100,054 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 RKA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 100,054 miles

sill covers fitted both sides

Fail 11 Jan 2017 100,045 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

sill covers fitted both sides

Pass 1 Sep 2015 91,457 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 80,981 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 78,164 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 78,164 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 73,131 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 64,727 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 57,607 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 57,607 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 49,547 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 49,547 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 39,130 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 29,818 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 23,576 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 RKA is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RKA, 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 RKA registered?

BX53 RKA is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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