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CN53 ETZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,530 mi
Last recorded147,530 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 ETZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 147,530 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 147,530 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 125,819 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 125,819 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2017 108,517 miles

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

Offside wiper blade starting to split

PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST REACHED THE REQUIRED PERCENTAGE IT IS ADVISED THAT THE BRAKES BE INSPECTED

Fail 25 Mar 2017 108,517 miles

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

Offside wiper blade starting to split

PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST REACHED THE REQUIRED PERCENTAGE IT IS ADVISED THAT THE BRAKES BE INSPECTED

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 95,959 miles

damage n/s/f wheel rim

engine oil level low

o/s/f tyre tread worn to limit

Fail 16 Dec 2014 95,813 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage n/s/f wheel rim

engine oil level low

o/s/f tyre tread worn to limit

Pass 25 Nov 2013 85,956 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

oil leak ON ENGINE

Fail 25 Nov 2013 85,956 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

oil leak ON ENGINE

Pass 26 Nov 2012 76,764 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 58,218 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 47,446 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside tyre damaged at rim edge

wipers starting to smear

Pass 12 Nov 2009 47,446 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside tyre damaged at rim edge

wipers starting to smear

Pass 17 Nov 2008 41,957 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 38,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

ft. no. plate damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2006 25,035 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 ETZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 CN53 ETZ, 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 ETZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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