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AE53 FFB

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,381 mi
Last recorded132,381 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 FFB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2012 132,381 miles

Front exhaust flexible pipe split and rattling.>>> Screen wash level warning on.>>> Booster seat fitted in rear.>>> Rear tyres are 6 years old, perished and age cracked.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake discs, brake pipes and front shock absorbers corroded.

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 132,381 miles

Front exhaust flexible pipe split and rattling.>>> Screen wash level warning on.>>> Booster seat fitted in rear.>>> Rear tyres are 6 years old, perished and age cracked.

Rear brake discs, brake pipes and front shock absorbers corroded.

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 130,864 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r outer tyre wall and tread cracking

o/s/r outer tyre wall and tread cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2010 124,845 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 124,502 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2009 119,541 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight blow from front exhaust flexible section

Pass 5 Nov 2007 104,063 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 82,179 miles

1) N/S/F tyre and N/S/R tyre close to legal limit (wearing on inner edges).

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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AE53 FFB is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 85,740 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE53 FFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was AE53 FFB registered?

AE53 FFB is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is AE53 FFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 FFB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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