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FH53 CPY

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,658 mi
Last recorded80,658 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 CPY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2013 80,658 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 75,631 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 75,631 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 71,298 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 71,298 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 67,224 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 62,580 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 55,912 miles

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

new rear discs fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2007 50,040 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 2 Jan 2007 40,318 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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FH53 CPY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FH53 CPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH53 CPY registered?

FH53 CPY is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is FH53 CPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 CPY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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