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FX03 HXM

2003 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,756 mi
Last recorded96,756 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 HXM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 96,756 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 96,320 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 95,786 miles

Oil leak

flexi exhaust deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and cracked

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and cracked on tread

slight movement in steering rack bushes

Fail 26 Jan 2015 95,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

flexi exhaust deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and cracked

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and cracked on tread

slight movement in steering rack bushes

Pass 27 Jan 2014 91,137 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 91,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 84,651 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 77,326 miles

Oil leak

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

gearbox slight oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2010 77,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

gearbox slight oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2009 65,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wiper stalk faulty

Fail 8 Jun 2009 65,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wiper stalk faulty

Pass 11 Jun 2008 52,514 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 52,514 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 39,409 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 33,293 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 HXM is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FX03 HXM, 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 HXM registered?

FX03 HXM is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is FX03 HXM safe to buy?

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