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FX53 BFA

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,475 mi
Last recorded84,475 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 BFA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 84,475 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 84,465 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 77,577 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 77,570 miles

Offside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 69,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 65,513 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 65,513 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 61,984 miles

air bag warning light on

Pass 27 Oct 2009 52,846 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 45,557 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 37,254 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 27,385 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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FX53 BFA is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX53 BFA registered?

FX53 BFA is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is FX53 BFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX53 BFA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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