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FX53 BFL

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

72,417 mi
Last recorded72,417 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 BFL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 72,417 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 72,417 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 71,885 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 68,628 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 65,521 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 60,499 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 55,608 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 54,406 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2019 50,379 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 44,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 38,181 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 37,261 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 36,337 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 31,766 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 29,337 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 27,545 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 25,065 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 22,502 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 19,520 miles

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

exhaust centre section internals rattling no leaks on system

Pass 21 Sep 2009 19,520 miles

exhaust centre section internals rattling no leaks on system

Pass 17 Sep 2008 17,122 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 13,446 miles

o/s/r tyre inner side wall split strongly recommend new tyre is fitted!!

Pass 25 Sep 2006 9,732 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 BFL is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 BFL, 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 BFL registered?

FX53 BFL is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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The MOT history for FX53 BFL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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