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FJ53 JEU

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,531 mi
Last recorded103,531 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2010
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 JEU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2010 103,531 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 89,072 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 75,109 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 58,909 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 58,906 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres getting low(3mm)

both rear tyres on both edges tread uneven and nail in offside rear

master cylinder level getting low

top turbo hose loose and slightly leaking oil

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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FJ53 JEU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 FJ53 JEU, 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 FJ53 JEU registered?

FJ53 JEU is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is FJ53 JEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ53 JEU shows 5 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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