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FN53 ABO

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,844 mi
Last recorded129,844 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 ABO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2014 129,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 124,833 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 121,343 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 121,343 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 118,427 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 109,411 miles

f/tyres wearing on edges

Fail 24 Nov 2010 109,409 miles

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

f/tyres wearing on edges

Fail 13 Aug 2009 102,746 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 102,746 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 82,686 miles

parking brake lever plastic covers need to be replaced clips broken

Fail 7 Aug 2008 82,686 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 58,847 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2006 41,896 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ABO is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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