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CN53 EUV

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

150,223 mi
Last recorded150,223 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 150,223 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 150,164 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 149,227 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 141,796 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front wiper blade split on end

offside rear wheel brake binding

oil leak at engine bay

Fail 13 Jun 2015 141,771 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front wiper blade split on end

offside rear wheel brake binding

oil leak at engine bay

Pass 17 May 2014 130,090 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front coil spring noisey when steering is turned lock to lock

offside front wiper blade split & slightly smears the screen

oil leak at engine bay

Fail 16 May 2014 130,066 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front coil spring noisey when steering is turned lock to lock

offside front wiper blade split & slightly smears the screen

oil leak at engine bay

Pass 22 May 2013 117,749 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

bad oil leak at engine bay

Fail 22 May 2013 117,749 miles

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

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 Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

bad oil leak at engine bay

Pass 3 May 2012 106,647 miles

23% brake imbalance

both front tyres worn on both edges

both rear brakes slightly juddering

brake fluid level getting low

offside front brake pads getting low

offside front drop link lower gaiter perishing

strong advise handbrake release button faulty

Fail 3 May 2012 106,647 miles

23% brake imbalance

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both front tyres worn on both edges

both rear brakes slightly juddering

brake fluid level getting low

offside front brake pads getting low

offside front drop link lower gaiter perishing

strong advise handbrake release button faulty

Pass 16 Mar 2011 95,307 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 95,200 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)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 84,512 miles

front brake pads look low on inner pads

prake brake lever release button tempermental to opperate

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2009 72,593 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2008 56,819 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 40,787 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 40,593 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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CN53 EUV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EUV, 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 EUV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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