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FX03 HXZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

60,833 mi
Last recorded60,833 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 HXZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 60,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

em light on

Fail 6 Nov 2013 60,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

em light on

Pass 17 Jul 2012 55,041 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 55,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 53,316 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust clamp corroded

tread stepped on rear tyres

Pass 21 Jul 2011 53,316 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust clamp corroded

tread stepped on rear tyres

Pass 19 Jul 2010 51,274 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 51,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 45,000 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 39,898 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 33,439 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 29,117 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 29,116 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 28,942 miles

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

front no plate damaged

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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FX03 HXZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 HXZ, 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 HXZ registered?

FX03 HXZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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