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VX53 KBN

2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,165 mi
Last recorded163,165 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp85,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 KBN
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 163,165 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 151,528 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 151,525 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 144,916 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 144,916 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine has major oil leak driving vehicle will cause possible engine to fail

Pass 18 Dec 2012 134,752 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 134,752 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 123,134 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2011 123,134 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2010 117,274 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all discs worn

Pass 4 Dec 2009 107,001 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 12 Dec 2008 101,721 miles

knocking noise from column area when rocking steeing wheel.

Pass 6 Feb 2008 95,363 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2007 86,438 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 78,902 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp?

Based on 5,198 MOT tests across 371 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
6,129
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 184
coil spring broken 106
position lamp(s) not working 102
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 92
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 70
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VX53 KBN is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 85,930 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 Linear 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX53 KBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VX53 KBN is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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