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CN53 EUT

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

104,748 mi
Last recorded104,748 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 EUT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 104,748 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 101,151 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 97,712 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 97,666 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 94,195 miles

General corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 90,925 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 7,781 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 83,899 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 79,961 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 79,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 76,031 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 71,468 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 67,620 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 63,189 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 57,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2011 54,365 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 54,365 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 51,210 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 44,311 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 35,795 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 30,750 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 22,812 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 EUT is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EUT, 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 EUT is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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