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FN53 ACZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,526 mi
Last recorded129,526 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 ACZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 129,526 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 125,064 miles

All brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2014 119,359 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 115,448 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 111,509 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 105,511 miles

engine management warning lamp on

Fail 11 Oct 2011 105,511 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 5 Nov 2010 99,560 miles

all tyres worn edges

Pass 26 Oct 2009 92,223 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 87,081 miles

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

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

slight dampness at nearside front caliper hose connection, unable to establish if leaking

Fail 2 Oct 2008 87,081 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight dampness at nearside front caliper hose connection, unable to establish if leaking

Pass 13 Sep 2007 81,507 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2007 81,507 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 73,928 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 ACZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FN53 ACZ, 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 ACZ registered?

FN53 ACZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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