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FX53 PXL

2003 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,388 mi
Last recorded153,388 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 PXL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 153,388 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 145,474 miles

Rear subframe starting to corrode

Fail 24 Jul 2019 145,458 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Through cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside mirror deteriorated

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe starting to corrode

Pass 20 Jun 2018 140,045 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear shock absorber's aluminium mounting brackets starting to corrode

Pass 5 May 2017 134,237 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 134,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2016 128,455 miles

Front tyres are worn on the inner edges

Nearside Rear handbrake effort is slightly down

Fail 23 May 2016 128,455 miles

Front tyres are worn on the inner edges

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

Nearside Rear handbrake effort is slightly down

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

Pass 18 May 2015 120,098 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 120,097 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 106,205 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2013 90,184 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2013 90,184 miles

Coolant leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2012 71,696 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 May 2012 71,696 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 54,045 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 45,353 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 37,068 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 27,782 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 18,752 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 PXL is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PXL, 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 PXL registered?

FX53 PXL is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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