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CN53 ETJ

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,228 mi
Last recorded140,228 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 ETJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 140,228 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2019 140,225 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 137,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

alternator belt badly deteriorating

both front tyre valves deteriorating

both headlamp lens dull

nearside rear tyre valve deteriorating

rear number plate slightly deteriorating

Fail 8 Nov 2018 137,073 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens dull no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens dull no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

alternator belt badly deteriorating

both front tyre valves deteriorating

both headlamp lens dull

nearside rear tyre valve deteriorating

rear number plate slightly deteriorating

Pass 6 Feb 2018 131,789 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 128,449 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 124,241 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 120,587 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 115,047 miles

n/s/f tyre deteriorating

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 19 Jan 2013 111,026 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 101,318 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 100,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 92,101 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 84,489 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside door mirror damaged

nearside stop light worked with a tap

Fail 25 Jan 2010 84,489 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside door mirror damaged

nearside stop light worked with a tap

Pass 19 Jan 2009 67,832 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 51,106 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 32,323 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 32,194 miles

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

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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CN53 ETJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CN53 ETJ, 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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CN53 ETJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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