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FX53 BBO

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,798 mi
Last recorded113,798 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 BBO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 113,798 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 110,265 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 110,265 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 102,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 99,848 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 99,848 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 65,996 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 60,113 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres badly miss shaped

Pass 28 Aug 2012 56,434 miles

exhaust flexi hose weakened and creating a rattle noise

neraside rear tyre slightly miss shaped on inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly miss shaped on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2011 51,391 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 46,875 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres are slightly miss shaped

Pass 25 Aug 2009 41,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 32,744 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 21,398 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 10,800 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 10,800 miles

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

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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FX53 BBO is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel 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 FX53 BBO, 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 FX53 BBO registered?

FX53 BBO is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for FX53 BBO 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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