MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,365 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nsf under tray damaged and hung down..
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nsf under tray damaged and hung down..
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine light on
sill covers fitted
nearside rear Child Seat Fitted
Nail in offside rear tyre
Both rear tyre treads starting to crack and perish
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside front tyre tread on legal limit
Both rear tyre treads starting to crack and perish
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside front tyre tread on legal limit
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FN53 GKV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 GKV, 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 GKV registered?
FN53 GKV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 September 2003.
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