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FN53 ADZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,698 mi
Last recorded75,698 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 ADZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 75,698 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 75,695 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 73,290 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 69,951 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 64,078 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 53,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2011 53,792 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 46,065 miles

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)

Pass 10 May 2010 46,065 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 34,249 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 27,996 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 21,132 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 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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FN53 ADZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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