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FX53 CCF

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

107,398 mi
Last recorded107,398 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 107,398 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 80,190 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 75,245 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 66,644 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 66,644 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 61,902 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 45,412 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 45,385 miles

slight play in both rear top hub bushes

Pass 21 Feb 2007 38,328 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 34,405 miles

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

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 CCF 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 90%.

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 CCF, 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 FX53 CCF registered?

FX53 CCF is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is FX53 CCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX53 CCF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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