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FX53 LLZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,504 mi
Last recorded154,504 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 LLZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 154,504 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside rear suspension / front arm

oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2017 131,446 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside rear suspension / front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 119,901 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

oil leak

parking brake efficiency only just met 19%

Pass 21 Feb 2015 103,521 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 99,739 miles

engine oil leaking

rear suspension mountings showing signs of corrosion

Fail 24 Jan 2014 99,716 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

engine oil leaking

rear suspension mountings showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2013 94,361 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 94,361 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 90,857 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 90,836 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 84,596 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm 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)

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Jan 2010 69,783 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 53,905 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 37,887 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 27,995 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 LLZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LLZ, 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 LLZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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