MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,698 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front exhaust flexi pipe & centre box deteriorated/corroded
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge & cracked (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge & cracked (5.2.3 (e))
oil leak & level low
Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Service brake excessively fluctuating All four (1.2.1 (e))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside & nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front exhaust flexi pipe & centre box corroded/deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge & cracked (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge & cracked (5.2.3 (e))
oil leak & level low
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside anti roll bar drop link dust cover cracking
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FN53 ADZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 ADZ, 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 ADZ registered?
FN53 ADZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2003.
Is FN53 ADZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for FN53 ADZ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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