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FN53 GPF

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,165 mi
Last recorded122,165 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 GPF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2014 122,165 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 122,165 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 114,089 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 114,055 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 107,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 107,012 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 96,113 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 80,173 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 69,033 miles

stone chip in screen

Fail 3 Nov 2008 69,033 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

stone chip in screen

Pass 1 Nov 2007 54,178 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/f side light bulb slightly dim

Fail 25 Oct 2007 53,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/f side light bulb slightly dim

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 GPF is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 84,481 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN53 GPF, 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 22 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FN53 GPF registered?

FN53 GPF is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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