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FX53 BDU

2004 Saab 9-3 · Petrol · 1998cc

Yellow Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1998cc
ColourYellow
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2004 Saab 9-3 Petrol 1998cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 169,188 miles on the clock, averaging 9,245 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FX53 BDU

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,188
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,245

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading169,188 miles
Reading date
Miles last year474
Average per year9,245
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FX53 BDU 56k85k113k141k169k '07'19'12

Check FX53 BDU

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage169,188 miles
Since last MOT+474 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,714 miles
Since last MOT+7,670 miles
PASS
Mileage161,044 miles
Since last MOT+10,776 miles
PASS
Mileage150,268 miles
Since last MOT+9,209 miles
PASS
Mileage141,059 miles
Since last MOT+11,549 miles
PASS
Mileage129,510 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,492 miles
Since last MOT+10,263 miles
PASS
Mileage119,229 miles
Since last MOT+6,468 miles
PASS
Mileage112,761 miles
Since last MOT+12,654 miles
PASS
Mileage100,107 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,089 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,617 miles
Since last MOT+6,006 miles
PASS
Mileage94,611 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,578 miles
Since last MOT+5,055 miles
PASS
Mileage89,523 miles
Since last MOT+11,206 miles
PASS
Mileage78,317 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,316 miles
Since last MOT+11,835 miles
PASS
Mileage66,481 miles
Since last MOT+10,001 miles
PASS
Mileage56,480 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 BDU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1998cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeFX — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FX53 BDU

What car is FX53 BDU?

FX53 BDU is an yellow Saab 9-3, petrol (1998cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2004.

What is the mileage of FX53 BDU?

The last recorded mileage for FX53 BDU was 169,188 miles, recorded on 23 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FX53 BDU passed its MOT?

FX53 BDU has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Apr 2019.

Is FX53 BDU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FX53 BDU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FX53 BDU?

FX53 BDU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.