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FX03 HXV

2003 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,985 mi
Last recorded58,985 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 18 May 2017 58,985 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 56,888 miles

Nearside Rear REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Pass 15 Apr 2015 55,915 miles

exhaust back box heavily corroded but secure and not blowing at test time

Pass 14 Mar 2014 52,249 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 48,452 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 46,652 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 45,936 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 42,923 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 40,176 miles

ADVISE FRONT N/O PLATE STARTING TO DELAMINATE

Pass 8 Aug 2008 36,565 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 33,854 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 29,986 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 24,535 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 HXV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HXV, 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 HXV registered?

FX03 HXV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 April 2003.

Is FX03 HXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX03 HXV shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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