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SAAB 9-32003 · 2.0L PETROL

FN53 AEY

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Free vehicle summary for FN53 AEY: 2003 SAAB 9-3 (GREY, PETROL). Mileage: 79,721. MOT: not recorded. Tax: untaxed.

MOT
Expired
Expires 04/04/2023
Tax
Untaxed
Expires 15/03/2023
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2003
Engine
1998cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent inspection in April 2022 with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the car has consistently met passing standards following minor failures in previous years. While there were two failures in early 2021 and 2022, the subsequent passes with zero advisories suggest that identified issues were addressed promptly, maintaining a consistent level of mechanical compliance. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 23-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,466 miles per year. There is a notable gap in usage between January 2020 and February 2021, where the car covered only about 2,840 miles over a 13-month period. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, such long periods of inactivity can lead to degradation of rubber components, drying of seals, and potential corrosion on brake discs or suspension. A buyer should prioritize a physical inspection of components most susceptible to age and sitting rather than distance, such as way bushes, shock absorbers, and rubber lines. Given the age and the specific low mileage, the 차량 must be checked for structural rust in the sills and artwork arches, as moisture often accumulates irrespective of road use. Additionally, the braking system should be examined for seized calipers or surface pitting, which are common in cars that are driven infrequently over extended periods.

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40
/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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Full MOT History

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent inspection in April 2022 with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the car has consistently met passing standards following minor failures in previous years. While there were two failures in early 2021 and 2022, the subsequent passes with zero advisories suggest that identified issues were addressed promptly, maintaining a consistent level of mechanical compliance. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 23-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,466 miles per year. There is a notable gap in usage between January 2020 and February 2021, where the car covered only about 2,840 miles over a 13-month period. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, such long periods of inactivity can lead to degradation of rubber components, drying of seals, and potential corrosion on brake discs or suspension. A buyer should prioritize a physical inspection of components most susceptible to age and sitting rather than distance, such as way bushes, shock absorbers, and rubber lines. Given the age and the specific low mileage, the 차량 must be checked for structural rust in the sills and artwork arches, as moisture often accumulates irrespective of road use. Additionally, the braking system should be examined for seized calipers or surface pitting, which are common in cars that are driven infrequently over extended periods.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2003 Saab 9-3 (FN53 AEY) has a recorded MOT history spanning from January 2020 to April 2022, with 5 MOT tests on record.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 60% pass rate, with 3 passes and 2 failures recorded. The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 20 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 8 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.

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