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CN53 EVC

2003 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,294 mi
Last recorded87,294 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 EVC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 87,294 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 25 Mar 2014 87,294 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Nov 2012 84,076 miles

N.S.F Tyre worn on edges

N.S.R Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 12 Nov 2012 84,076 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N.S.F Tyre worn on edges

N.S.R Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 10 Oct 2011 76,498 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 66,303 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 66,303 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 54,553 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 54,553 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 44,234 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 32,177 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 20,609 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 EVC is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EVC, 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 EVC registered?

CN53 EVC is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 October 2003.

Is CN53 EVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN53 EVC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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