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FX53 BGY

2003 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

132,280 mi
Last recorded132,280 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 BGY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 132,280 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 125,168 miles

offside front tyre worn

sill kit fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2014 124,980 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

offside front tyre worn

sill kit fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2013 115,151 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 110,183 miles

nearside front suspension coil spring fractured at lower extreme end

Pass 1 Jul 2011 102,725 miles

nearside rear tyre well worn

offside rear and nearside rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 26 Jul 2010 96,474 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 92,843 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 85,686 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 82,290 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 75,573 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 BGY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BGY, 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 BGY registered?

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

Is FX53 BGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX53 BGY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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