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FP53 CXN

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,232 mi
Last recorded131,232 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 CXN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 131,232 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2015 131,232 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 127,703 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 127,703 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 123,723 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 118,766 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 115,702 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 106,855 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 101,818 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 97,773 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 93,619 miles

front number plate slighty faded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

small stone chips on screen damage on front bumper

Fail 6 Nov 2007 93,619 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front number plate slighty faded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

small stone chips on screen damage on front bumper

Pass 2 Nov 2006 70,088 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)

slight deformity to rear tyres

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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FP53 CXN is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FP53 CXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP53 CXN registered?

FP53 CXN is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is FP53 CXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP53 CXN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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