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GK53 FXJ

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,129 mi
Last recorded150,129 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 FXJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 150,129 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides outer lenses misted up (1.7.5a)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak around engine areas ()

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 145,162 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 133,441 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 121,498 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 110,482 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 100,165 miles

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

front pads getting low

n/s/f mirror missing

Fail 5 Dec 2012 100,165 miles

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

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

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

front pads getting low

n/s/f mirror missing

Pass 12 Dec 2011 89,850 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 89,850 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

osr hub bush weak

Pass 21 Dec 2010 83,305 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 72,485 miles

advise rear discs worn

advise small chips in front screen

Pass 4 Dec 2008 61,469 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 51,406 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 39,398 miles

rear tyres going 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
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GK53 FXJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GK53 FXJ, 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 GK53 FXJ registered?

GK53 FXJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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The MOT history for GK53 FXJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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