MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,424 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear hand brake has only just met required at 16%
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED TO BE RECTIFIED.
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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DG53 FDE is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 DG53 FDE, 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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How do I check the history of DG53 FDE?
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What year was DG53 FDE registered?
DG53 FDE is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 December 2003.
Is DG53 FDE safe to buy?
The MOT history for DG53 FDE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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