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FN53 GNO

2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,614 mi
Last recorded102,614 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp93,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 GNO
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 102,614 miles

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

front discs worn ,rear discs pitted.

Fail 31 Jul 2013 102,614 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

front discs worn ,rear discs pitted.

Pass 12 May 2012 99,381 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 99,381 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 May 2011 97,178 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag malfunction warning on.

superficial cracks in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

Fail 13 May 2011 97,175 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag malfunction warning on.

superficial cracks in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 12 Feb 2010 93,511 miles

air bag light on

Fail 5 Feb 2010 93,501 miles

Offside Front Upper Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 89,641 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 86,206 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 86,202 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 80,504 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp?

Based on 6,460 MOT tests across 524 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,246
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
524
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 313
position lamp(s) not working 166
coil spring broken 112
coil spring fractured 111
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 97
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FN53 GNO is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 93,481 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 Aero 210 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 313 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN53 GNO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FN53 GNO is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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