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FX53 BCZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,425 mi
Last recorded126,425 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 126,425 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 126,199 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 121,918 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear shock absorber mountings corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2014 121,918 miles

o/s and n/s rear shock absorber mountings corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2013 119,160 miles

nearside rerar tyre surface cracks

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Jun 2013 119,126 miles

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

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

nearside rerar tyre surface cracks

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Jun 2012 113,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 Jun 2012 113,922 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Jun 2011 110,555 miles

offsaide front antiroll bar link ball joint cover split

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Jun 2010 108,264 miles

front brake pads getting low

offside front antiroll bar gaiter split

Pass 9 Jun 2009 106,386 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 102,079 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 102,058 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2007 96,957 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 83,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Is FX53 BCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX53 BCZ 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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