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CN53 NXK

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

144,087 mi
Last recorded144,087 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 NXK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 144,087 miles

Both side sill covers fitted

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 144,087 miles

Both side sill covers fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 138,554 miles

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

offside front headlamp mounting brackets broken, not considered to be affecting beam image or lamp security

Fail 15 Aug 2012 138,541 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside front headlamp mounting brackets broken, not considered to be affecting beam image or lamp security

Pass 28 Aug 2010 112,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2010 112,928 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both rear brake discs pitted

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 100,344 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 100,341 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 86,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear registration plate dirty

Fail 1 Aug 2008 86,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear registration plate dirty

Pass 5 Jul 2007 77,639 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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CN53 NXK is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 NXK, 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 NXK registered?

CN53 NXK is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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