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CN53 NWZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,141 mi
Last recorded96,141 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 NWZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 96,141 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

various items corroded under vehicle

Pass 2 Jul 2019 90,459 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 90,458 miles

Exhaust system insecure several mounting brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 90,371 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 15 Nov 2017 83,179 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 79,660 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 75,313 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 73,785 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 67,755 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 64,578 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 49,012 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 30,648 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 26,462 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 19,230 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 NWZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 NWZ, 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 NWZ registered?

CN53 NWZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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