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FP53 CYY

2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,116 mi
Last recorded99,116 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp85,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 CYY
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2012 99,116 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 94,062 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil leek on engine osf

Fail 31 Jan 2011 94,062 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil leek on engine osf

washers frozen up motor running

Pass 28 Jan 2010 85,979 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 76,592 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 68,157 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 68,157 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 57,698 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp?

Based on 5,198 MOT tests across 371 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
6,129
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 184
coil spring broken 106
position lamp(s) not working 102
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 92
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 70
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FP53 CYY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 85,930 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 Linear 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FP53 CYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FP53 CYY registered?

FP53 CYY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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