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DX53 KXJ

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,187 mi
Last recorded128,187 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 KXJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 128,187 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 138,182 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 130,543 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 122,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 115,589 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2011 115,515 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 108,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 100,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 100,510 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 93,071 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 83,780 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 75,818 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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DX53 KXJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DX53 KXJ, 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 DX53 KXJ registered?

DX53 KXJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is DX53 KXJ safe to buy?

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