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AU53 CGK

2003 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

118,574 mi
Last recorded118,574 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 CGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2023 118,574 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Hanging out of cup **Do Not Drive** (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outrigger / Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outrigger / Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Bracket rusted away from chassis, hose and pipe floating (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Inner sills, underbody and rear subframe very heavily surface corroded and weak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 115,005 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 115,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak shock outer body corroded , above spring seat. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 111,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 111,826 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 108,456 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

underside rusty

Fail 28 Aug 2020 108,456 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

oil leak

underside rusty

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 105,645 miles

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock mount cracked

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 101,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Blistered (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 97,153 miles

Gearbox oil leak

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

Offside rear shock mount cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2016 93,371 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear shock upper shock mount cracked

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 89,377 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 89,377 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 83,530 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 75,726 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 75,723 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

tps shows problem

Pass 25 Sep 2012 69,619 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 62,877 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 55,350 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 49,696 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 42,400 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 42,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 35,953 miles

Offside rear tyre has uneven wear on inner edge of tread.

Pass 18 Sep 2006 28,362 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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AU53 CGK is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU53 CGK, 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 AU53 CGK registered?

AU53 CGK is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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