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DG53 FCN

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,584 mi
Last recorded71,584 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 FCN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 71,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 69,479 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 65,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 64,012 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 64,001 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 61,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 56,940 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 56,940 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 52,868 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 46,339 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 46,316 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 42,156 miles

advise nearside rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 23 Oct 2007 38,586 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 35,428 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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DG53 FCN is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DG53 FCN, 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 DG53 FCN registered?

DG53 FCN is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is DG53 FCN safe to buy?

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