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CN53 NWY

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,782 mi
Last recorded108,782 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 NWY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 108,782 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustment or repair

Fail 6 Feb 2017 108,782 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustment or repair

Pass 9 Feb 2016 108,772 miles

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

oil leak

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Fail 8 Feb 2016 108,772 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil leak

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 26 Mar 2014 108,758 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2013 108,216 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 105,741 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 105,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 101,288 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 83,693 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 66,649 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 66,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 57,936 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 31,226 miles

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

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

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 NWY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 NWY, 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 NWY registered?

CN53 NWY is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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