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FN53 GMF

2003 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,175 mi
Last recorded144,175 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 GMF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 144,175 miles

Nearside Front anti-roll bar link gaiter slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear anti-roll bar rubber mounting bush has slight play

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2018 144,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front anti-roll bar link gaiter slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear anti-roll bar rubber mounting bush has slight play

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2017 135,517 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 128,281 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 128,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 120,589 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 120,589 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45+17 (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 114,614 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2014 114,614 miles

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2013 105,197 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 105,197 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 93,930 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 82,450 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 82,450 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2010 75,615 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)

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2008 64,111 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 64,111 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 55,912 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 41,316 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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FN53 GMF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GMF, 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 GMF is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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