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FN53 AEZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,309 mi
Last recorded75,309 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 AEZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 75,309 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 75,152 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 69,014 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 62,982 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 62,982 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 54,849 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 47,231 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 47,231 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 38,478 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 28,518 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 AEZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AEZ, 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 AEZ registered?

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

Is FN53 AEZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN53 AEZ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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