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FX53 BGE

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,021 mi
Last recorded179,021 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2013 179,021 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

washer fluid level low

Pass 24 Nov 2012 162,400 miles

Driver seat aft adjustment mechanism loose but functional.

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

washer fluid low

Fail 24 Nov 2012 162,400 miles

Driver seat aft adjustment mechanism loose but functional.

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

washer fluid low

Pass 23 Nov 2011 143,308 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 127,409 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 101,104 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 101,104 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 85,549 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 67,908 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 51,110 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 BGE is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BGE, 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 BGE registered?

FX53 BGE is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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