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CJ53 TLY

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,236 mi
Last recorded120,236 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 TLY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 120,236 miles

Front slight oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 109,522 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 100,918 miles

Front washers very weak

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 90,133 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Aug 2017 90,127 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front tyre has splits on inside wall but not showing cords,also worn on edges

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 80,331 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 69,247 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 69,247 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 61,032 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 57,026 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 52,927 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 48,912 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 48,912 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 46,882 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 46,030 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 43,392 miles

n/s/r & o/s/f tyres near limit

Pass 8 Oct 2007 39,031 miles

O/S/F TYRE HAS CUTS TO SIDEWALL

Pass 21 Sep 2006 25,991 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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CJ53 TLY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CJ53 TLY, 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 CJ53 TLY registered?

CJ53 TLY is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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The MOT history for CJ53 TLY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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