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FN53 GPY

2003 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,562 mi
Last recorded82,562 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 82,562 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust mount missing.

front exhaust flexible section deteriorated.

nearside rear tyre heavily perished on inner wall

Fail 17 Mar 2015 82,562 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust mount missing.

front exhaust flexible section deteriorated.

nearside rear tyre heavily perished on inner wall

Pass 12 Feb 2014 75,724 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust mount missing

offside rear brake showing signs of overheating

Pass 1 Feb 2013 70,895 miles

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

nearside stoplight dim

rear brake discs heavily worn.

signs of a water leak from offside engine

Pass 19 Dec 2011 64,135 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 59,716 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 57,370 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 54,816 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 51,818 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing low

Fail 27 Nov 2007 51,818 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s front tyre wearing low

Pass 13 Dec 2006 46,215 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
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FN53 GPY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GPY, 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 GPY registered?

FN53 GPY is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is FN53 GPY safe to buy?

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