MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,121 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort zero effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front number plate has damage
front under tray insecure
head lamps poor
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)
hand brake travel high
head lamps poor
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
both rear tyres perished and cracked
offside headlamp pattern weak
both rear top rose mountings slight wear
offside front seat belt slow to retract
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear number plate loose
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear number plate loose
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)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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FH52 FMZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 FH52 FMZ, 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 FH52 FMZ registered?
FH52 FMZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 January 2003.
Is FH52 FMZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for FH52 FMZ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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