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FN53 GKP

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

124,941 mi
Last recorded124,941 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 GKP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 124,941 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 117,676 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 112,951 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 107,285 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 104,554 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 87,489 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 87,481 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 1 Mar 2010 76,011 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 76,002 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 75,665 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 71,165 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 63,397 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 61,775 miles

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

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

slight play in rear wheels - boomerang suspension arms

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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FN53 GKP is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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

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The MOT history for FN53 GKP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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