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FX53 OJR

2003 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

106,457 mi
Last recorded106,457 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 OJR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 106,457 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake lines (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 106,456 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut insecurely attached top mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake lines (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 102,639 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 100,337 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 95,505 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 95,504 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 89,932 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 89,929 miles

Exhaust system insecure support missing on exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick caliper seized disc burnt red (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

47% imbalance on rear axle

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 84,210 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 78,707 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 78,707 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 73,922 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

centre rear exhaust hanger broken

front brake imbalance

front discs, pads and rear pads worn

gearbox earth strap broken

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 16 Feb 2015 68,792 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 66,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

centre exhaust has bracket missing but system still adequately supported

both front tyres cracked inbetween tread pattern and wearing thin on edges not exposing any cords

Pass 22 Feb 2013 63,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres worn on both edges

Fail 22 Feb 2013 63,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both front tyres worn on both edges

Pass 23 Feb 2012 60,597 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 57,318 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 53,458 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 49,757 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 45,047 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 44,248 miles

o/s front seat tilt mechanism inoperative

Pass 18 Nov 2006 32,985 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 OJR is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OJR, 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 OJR registered?

FX53 OJR is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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