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AE53 FFH

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

157,585 mi
Last recorded157,585 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2009
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 FFH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2009 157,585 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2008 136,888 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres are wearing uneven on inner edges

Pass 11 Dec 2007 113,176 miles

both front tyres are worn low in the centres of tread pattern

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

Pass 21 Dec 2006 88,285 miles

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 FFH is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FFH, 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 FFH registered?

AE53 FFH is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is AE53 FFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 FFH shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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