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CC53 JVC

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,203 mi
Last recorded112,203 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCC53 JVC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 112,203 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 101,936 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 95,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside steering rack end joint has slight play.

Pass 17 Apr 2015 87,951 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 80,795 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 80,795 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 78,085 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 78,031 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 71,598 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 66,074 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2010 58,379 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 50,033 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 40,483 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 40,483 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 32,487 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 32,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2006 27,819 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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CC53 JVC is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CC53 JVC, 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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CC53 JVC is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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