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CN53 ETO

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,055 mi
Last recorded83,055 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 ETO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 83,055 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 83,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens missing sharp edge (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 77,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on outer edge and on 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play track arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 77,922 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on outer edge and on 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play track arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 65,479 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 65,478 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 52,101 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 49,555 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front & rear no.plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2011 45,306 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 40,603 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on edges & close to limit

Pass 24 Sep 2009 35,727 miles

Oil leak

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 29,199 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 24,275 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 18,656 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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CN53 ETO is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ETO, 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 ETO is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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