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FL53 APS

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

126,960 mi
Last recorded126,960 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 APS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 126,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2022 125,738 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front and rear subframes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 124,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim is faint but visable.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 123,999 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap doesn't lock into place (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim is faint but visable.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 115,308 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 115,307 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 107,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 102,424 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil level low

Fail 22 Feb 2017 102,424 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil level low

Pass 29 Jan 2016 96,583 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 96,583 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 90,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2015 90,959 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2014 85,749 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 79,951 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 76,589 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 67,963 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 61,095 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 53,116 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 43,396 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 38,514 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 32,850 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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FL53 APS is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FL53 APS, 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 FL53 APS registered?

FL53 APS is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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