MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,213 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play slight play (2.5.A.3c)
engine covers fitted/underbody rust
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
some foot brake travel
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
some foot brake travel
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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 FND is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel 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 FH52 FND, 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 FH52 FND?
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What year was FH52 FND registered?
FH52 FND is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 February 2003.
Is FH52 FND safe to buy?
The MOT history for FH52 FND shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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