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LF53 FNJ

2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,737 mi
Last recorded97,737 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp93,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 FNJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 97,737 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 96,795 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 88,719 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front flexi exhaust slight blow

Pass 30 Jun 2016 86,040 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rise balance performance (3.7.B.5b)

all 4 suspension coil springs corroding

engine oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2015 82,510 miles

O/S rear tyre approaching wear bands and also has a nail

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 82,510 miles

O/S rear tyre approaching wear bands and also has a nail

Oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 78,539 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 78,492 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 74,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 69,504 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 69,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 65,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 60,588 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 54,345 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 47,898 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 47,898 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 32,900 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp?

Based on 6,460 MOT tests across 524 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,246
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
524
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 313
position lamp(s) not working 166
coil spring broken 112
coil spring fractured 111
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 97
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LF53 FNJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 93,481 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 Aero 210 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 313 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF53 FNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LF53 FNJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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