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FN53 GLK

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

169,723 mi
Last recorded169,723 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 GLK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 169,723 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 166,977 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 166,976 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Oil leak

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

underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2013 150,003 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 147,291 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 139,351 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 127,702 miles

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

both front tyres are wearing inside edges

offside front seatbelt retracting mechanism slightly lazy

Fail 5 May 2010 127,522 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres are wearing inside edges

offside front seatbelt retracting mechanism slightly lazy

Pass 21 Feb 2009 113,597 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 102,845 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 92,640 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 92,640 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 83,336 miles

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

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

rear reg plate starting to fade.water marks.

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 GLK is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GLK, 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 GLK registered?

FN53 GLK is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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