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CN53 EVT

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,928 mi
Last recorded115,928 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 EVT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 115,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both headlamps dim

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 7 Aug 2017 115,760 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2016 113,074 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and n/s/r (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

headlamps faded

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2015 105,312 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 105,312 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 104,978 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 101,780 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 101,766 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 93,389 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 80,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

blue tinge to front sidelights

Pass 23 Aug 2012 57,253 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 70,653 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 68,254 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 65,734 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 63,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Small cut in Nearside front tyre tread, no cords showing.

Pass 11 Oct 2007 59,500 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 59,500 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 44,894 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 EVT is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EVT, 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 EVT is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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