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FN53 GPZ

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,387 mi
Last recorded175,387 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2012
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 GPZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2012 175,387 miles

Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

TRACKING .

Pass 8 Apr 2012 175,387 miles

Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

TRACKING .

Pass 27 Mar 2011 164,229 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 152,926 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 152,926 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 136,598 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 120,962 miles

slight play in streeing rack os

Pass 1 Mar 2007 107,804 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 GPZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 GPZ, 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 GPZ registered?

FN53 GPZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 January 2004.

Is FN53 GPZ safe to buy?

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