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FP53 CYT

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,198 mi
Last recorded108,198 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 CYT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 108,198 miles

Engine light was on but went off

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

O/S/R tyre worn almost to core on inner edge

Fail 5 Feb 2020 108,198 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine light was on but went off

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

O/S/R tyre worn almost to core on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2019 92,574 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 92,574 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 87,597 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 81,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 71,685 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 63,120 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 63,110 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 56,249 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 50,197 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 49,062 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 48,846 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 48,658 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 48,658 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 48,374 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 47,924 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 47,445 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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FP53 CYT is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FP53 CYT, 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 FP53 CYT registered?

FP53 CYT is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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The MOT history for FP53 CYT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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