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FN53 AEE

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,349 mi
Last recorded23,349 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2020 23,349 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 23,105 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 22,711 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 22,440 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 21,922 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 21,592 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 20,429 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 19,277 miles

front & rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 18 Sep 2012 18,147 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

front reg plate delaminating

Pass 19 Sep 2011 17,195 miles

Rear foot brakes- some difference in 'ballance'

Reg. plates de-laminating

Slight perrishing- some areas of front tyres, inner part of treads

Pass 17 Sep 2010 15,704 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 14,996 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 49,589 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 9,292 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 8,667 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 AEE is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AEE, 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 AEE is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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