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FX53 RVL

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,244 mi
Last recorded132,244 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 RVL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 132,244 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 118,609 miles

Front bumper broken but not likely to come loose.

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight weeping from bottom crank seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front plate cracked. (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 118,573 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 108,817 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 103,425 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 103,425 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

coil spring broken both front (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 100,587 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 92,925 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 92,925 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 87,028 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 87,028 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 81,684 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 74,556 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 74,556 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 70,456 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 67,175 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 67,135 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 51,424 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 36,499 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

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 RVL is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RVL, 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 RVL registered?

FX53 RVL is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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