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FN53 AEC

2003 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,546 mi
Last recorded143,546 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 AEC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 143,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 137,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 133,306 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 132,066 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 132,064 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 130,908 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 125,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 118,773 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 118,772 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 113,732 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 108,428 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracking in treads 2011/2012

Pass 21 Oct 2014 104,914 miles

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

exhaust mount bracket missing under rear suspension

Pass 15 Oct 2013 99,833 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 9 Oct 2012 94,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 89,305 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 82,186 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 82,186 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 73,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 73,110 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 60,659 miles

brake pedal creeps with servo asisants o/k without

Pass 24 Sep 2007 48,604 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 32,108 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 AEC is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AEC, 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 AEC is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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