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FX53 CAA

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,219 mi
Last recorded110,219 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 CAA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 110,219 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 94,486 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 94,486 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2010 79,814 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 75,898 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 63,151 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 63,151 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 51,938 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 37,883 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 24,568 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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FX53 CAA is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FX53 CAA, 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

How do I check the history of FX53 CAA?

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What year was FX53 CAA registered?

FX53 CAA is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is FX53 CAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX53 CAA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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