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DX53 KXD

2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp

Grey Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

153,849 mi
Last recorded153,849 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp93,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 KXD
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 153,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre edges worn

Pass 15 Oct 2018 148,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy Non standard exhaust (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 138,281 miles

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

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

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

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

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

minor oil weep from gearbox

Fail 2 Oct 2017 138,270 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

minor oil weep from gearbox

Pass 19 Oct 2016 127,193 miles

exhaust clamp back box coroded

rear discs lipped

Pass 15 Oct 2015 112,710 miles

Nearside Front Outer o/s/f brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear o/s/r brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2014 105,111 miles

O/F track rod end slight play

Pass 21 Oct 2013 92,321 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)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 84,385 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 77,025 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 77,025 miles

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.4.A.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 74,160 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 71,417 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 64,718 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 54,549 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 46,953 miles

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp?

Based on 6,460 MOT tests across 524 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,246
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
524
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 313
position lamp(s) not working 166
coil spring broken 112
coil spring fractured 111
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 97
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DX53 KXD is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp in Grey with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 93,481 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 313 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX53 KXD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DX53 KXD registered?

DX53 KXD is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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