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CN53 ETY

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,822 mi
Last recorded126,822 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 ETY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 126,822 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 116,006 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 98,587 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 81,917 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 81,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 65,940 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 56,020 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 46,509 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 46,509 miles

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

nearside rear tyre @ 2mm † †plus † †both rear tyres scuffed bald around edges † †plus † †offside front tyre @ 2mm †plus bald around edges † †225/45x17 ('W' rated)

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 ETY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ETY, 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 CN53 ETY registered?

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

Is CN53 ETY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN53 ETY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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