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FX53 KEK

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,333 mi
Last recorded141,333 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 141,333 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 141,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45R17 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45R17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint BOOMERANG ARM (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 133,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 133,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 122,894 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2013 118,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 118,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2012 95,365 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 95,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2011 72,450 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 51,054 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 44,730 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

cracking to offside rear tyre inner wall

Pass 24 Oct 2007 37,151 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 29,519 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 KEK is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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