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AE53 FGJ

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,915 mi
Last recorded102,915 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 FGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2011 102,915 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 90,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all flexible brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 3 Nov 2008 65,197 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 50,799 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 42,991 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 42,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 FGJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FGJ, 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 FGJ registered?

AE53 FGJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is AE53 FGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 FGJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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