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FX03 HXN

2003 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,512 mi
Last recorded157,512 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 157,512 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 150,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 150,616 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 150,601 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre exhaust mounting missing

Pass 28 Apr 2014 147,997 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2013 143,965 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 139,363 miles

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

offside rear tie rod ball joint slight play

rear tyres ON legal limet

Pass 28 Apr 2011 131,622 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 123,801 miles

off side rear brake binding slightly

rear brake application slightly uneven due to off side rear brake binding

Pass 2 Dec 2008 110,966 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 110,853 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 102,346 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 91,379 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 90,454 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2006 90,454 miles

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

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

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 HXN 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 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 FX03 HXN, 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 HXN registered?

FX03 HXN is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is FX03 HXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX03 HXN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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