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FN53 AAU

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,788 mi
Last recorded160,788 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 AAU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 160,788 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 143,978 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f suspension strutt corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2014 143,978 miles

n/s/f suspension strutt corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2013 136,725 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 122,394 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 108,640 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 97,285 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 87,254 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 77,671 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 58,861 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 45,796 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 45,796 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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FN53 AAU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FN53 AAU, 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 FN53 AAU registered?

FN53 AAU is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is FN53 AAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN53 AAU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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