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FJ53 JFZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

134,773 mi
Last recorded134,773 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 JFZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 134,773 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 133,995 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 132,130 miles

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil fouling

Pass 12 Mar 2014 131,136 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 127,708 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front and rear regestration plates slight worn

nearside resr body slight damage present

Pass 7 Feb 2013 127,708 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front and rear regestration plates slight worn

nearside resr body slight damage present

Pass 8 Feb 2012 123,340 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 119,946 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 115,852 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 81,970 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 80,736 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 80,263 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

small chip in zone a ,(windscreen)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 80,263 miles

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

small chip in zone a ,(windscreen)

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 JFZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FJ53 JFZ, 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 JFZ registered?

FJ53 JFZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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The MOT history for FJ53 JFZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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