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FN53 AEU

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

139,127 mi
Last recorded139,127 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 AEU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 139,127 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 130,690 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 120,694 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 106,639 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 95,635 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 95,635 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 85,751 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 76,329 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 71,960 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes rubbing

o/s/r tyre aged

slight noise fron n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 14 Nov 2014 71,960 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes rubbing

o/s/r tyre aged

slight noise fron n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 14 Nov 2013 65,677 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 60,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r wheel bearing slight rough

slight play n/s/r upper rose joint

Pass 28 Oct 2011 56,420 miles

front tyres aged

all under panels in place

Pass 28 Oct 2010 51,713 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 47,113 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 42,260 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 42,260 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 37,616 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 27,852 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 AEU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AEU, 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 AEU registered?

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

Is FN53 AEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN53 AEU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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