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FX03 HXK

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,815 mi
Last recorded100,815 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 HXK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 100,815 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 100,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 94,530 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 94,439 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 88,358 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 83,189 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 77,415 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 73,106 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 67,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 60,808 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 53,384 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 47,454 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 40,500 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 40,500 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 31,728 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 21,246 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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FX03 HXK is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FX03 HXK, 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 FX03 HXK registered?

FX03 HXK is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is FX03 HXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX03 HXK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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