MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,354 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust flexi heavily deteriated & all coming apart but not blowing
offside rear pads low & disc red
oil leaks
play in offside steering rack end when on floor
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
drivers seat belt slow at retracting and needs help
signs of oil leaks
wipers poor
nail in offside rear tyre
nearside front tyre low tread and damaged on sidewall
oil leak from engine
slight play in offside front rack rod
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
nail in offside rear tyre
nearside front tyre low tread and damaged on sidewall
oil leak from engine
slight play in offside front rack rod
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AE53 FFC is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 FFC, 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 FFC registered?
AE53 FFC is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 October 2003.
Is AE53 FFC safe to buy?
The MOT history for AE53 FFC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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