MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,381 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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
both front tyres wearing on edges
slight blow from front exhaust flexible section
1) N/S/F tyre and N/S/R tyre close to legal limit (wearing on inner edges).
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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?
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