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FP53 CZL

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

142,770 mi
Last recorded142,770 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 142,770 miles

outer sill covers fitted , not allowing a full inspection

Pass 9 Jan 2018 113,036 miles

Offside Front shock wet

Pass 12 Nov 2016 87,398 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 79,910 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 74,929 miles

Gearbox earth cable snapped

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2013 67,224 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 60,895 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 60,895 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 54,897 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 54,897 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 48,621 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 43,467 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 37,367 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 30,277 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 19,290 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 CZL is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CZL, 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 CZL registered?

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

Is FP53 CZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP53 CZL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP53 CZL have outstanding finance?

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