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FX53 KDK

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,849 mi
Last recorded134,849 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 KDK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 134,849 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 130,776 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 130,775 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on outer edge & just below limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 125,332 miles

Both headlamp images poor

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front chassis out rigger excessively corroded

Nearside parking brake performance poor

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jan 2023 120,604 miles

Offside handbrake effort could be better

Offside headlamp beam pattern poor

Fail 3 Jan 2023 120,604 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside handbrake effort could be better

Offside headlamp beam pattern poor

Pass 31 Dec 2021 114,658 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 109,777 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 109,777 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective push-fit / temporary cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 106,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Avon ZV5 215/55/16 97W (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 106,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Avon ZV5 215/55/16 97W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 101,481 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 99,164 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 93,593 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 85,636 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 84,261 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 75,761 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 68,058 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 61,478 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 53,144 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 46,417 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 41,243 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)

aprox 20% left on rear brake linings

offside rear tyre inner part of tyre feathering

Pass 19 Oct 2007 37,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 32,307 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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FX53 KDK is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KDK, 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 KDK registered?

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

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