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SF03 KXJ

2003 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,978 mi
Last recorded61,978 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2008
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo56,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 KXJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2008 61,978 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 61,717 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 47,008 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 47,008 miles

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

front brake discs wearing thin and poor in apperance

Pass 6 Apr 2006 41,247 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and worn to wear bands

brake pipe insecure at fuel tank

front brake discs slightly pitted

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo?

Based on 2,405 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
7,807
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Registration plate lamp not working 38
brake disc excessively pitted 37
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SF03 KXJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 56,982 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 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF03 KXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SF03 KXJ registered?

SF03 KXJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is SF03 KXJ safe to buy?

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