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CN53 EVL

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,877 mi
Last recorded125,877 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 EVL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 125,877 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2017 125,877 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported brackett broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 109,155 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 109,155 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 8 Jul 2015 94,110 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 84,091 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 78,125 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 69,808 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 67,367 miles

O.S.F Tyre close to legal limit

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 62,925 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 56,686 miles

both front tyre depths low

Pass 20 Sep 2008 50,593 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 45,691 miles

osr tyre at legal limit on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2006 42,297 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 42,294 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

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 EVL is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EVL, 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 EVL registered?

CN53 EVL is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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