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FN53 AEG

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,851 mi
Last recorded148,851 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 AEG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 148,851 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 10 Nov 2015 140,099 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 133,726 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 133,627 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 129,713 miles

Front 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)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 121,265 miles

Advise: offside rear tyre has uneven wear pattern on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 121,265 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Advise: offside rear tyre has uneven wear pattern on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 108,582 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 94,795 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 82,576 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 82,576 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 66,215 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 53,693 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 39,839 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 AEG is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol 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 AEG, 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 AEG registered?

FN53 AEG is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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