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CJ53 USP

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,072 mi
Last recorded113,072 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 113,072 miles

Front washers poor, still providing fluid though

Nearside Front shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Front shock absorber casing corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2018 113,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Braking system leaking Brake master cylinder (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front washers poor, still providing fluid though

Nearside Front shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Front shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2017 106,792 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 106,792 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 98,518 miles

Headlamp lenses 'frosted'

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 98,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Headlamp lenses 'frosted'

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 91,305 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 91,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 83,380 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 83,380 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 75,549 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 75,549 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 58,221 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 51,566 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 51,566 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2009 45,829 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 45,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 39,360 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear tyre worn unevenly

rear no.plate faded

Pass 15 Oct 2007 32,824 miles

front no.plate starting to fade

Pass 5 Oct 2006 26,195 miles

slight inbalance on front brakes

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 USP is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CJ53 USP, 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 USP registered?

CJ53 USP is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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