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FX53 BGU

2003 Saab 9-3 · Petrol · 1998cc

Black Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1998cc
ColourBlack
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 2003 Saab 9-3 Petrol 1998cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 126,188 miles on the clock, averaging 7,337 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FX53 BGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,188
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,337

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading126,188 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year7,337
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FX53 BGU 51k70k89k107k126k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,188 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,183 miles
Since last MOT+2,416 miles
PASS
Mileage123,767 miles
Since last MOT+2,618 miles
PASS
Mileage121,149 miles
Since last MOT+3,168 miles
PASS
Mileage117,981 miles
Since last MOT+5,769 miles
PASS
Mileage112,212 miles
Since last MOT+10,314 miles
PASS
Mileage101,898 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,896 miles
Since last MOT+6,948 miles
PASS
Mileage94,948 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,948 miles
Since last MOT+10,755 miles
PASS
Mileage84,193 miles
Since last MOT+10,412 miles
PASS
Mileage73,781 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,780 miles
Since last MOT+10,791 miles
PASS
Mileage62,989 miles
Since last MOT+11,625 miles
PASS
Mileage51,364 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 BGU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFX — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FX53 BGU

What car is FX53 BGU?

FX53 BGU is an black Saab 9-3, petrol (1998cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2003.

What is the mileage of FX53 BGU?

The last recorded mileage for FX53 BGU was 126,188 miles, recorded on 15 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FX53 BGU passed its MOT?

FX53 BGU has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Feb 2017.

Is FX53 BGU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FX53 BGU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, 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 BGU?

FX53 BGU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.