2003 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · BX53 DPY
2003 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 99,416 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,416 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BX53 DPY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2023
- 99,416 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BX53 DPY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Saab 9-3 (BX53 DPY) between August 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
BX53 DPY Mileage History
- 16/08/202299,183 mi
- 26/08/202299,185 mi+2 mi
- 22/08/202399,365 mi+180 mi
- 04/09/202399,416 mi+51 mi
Average of roughly 222 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-3 (OG)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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