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CN53 NXR

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

68,443 mi
Last recorded68,443 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 NXR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 68,443 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Nov 2016 68,443 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 132,145 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 125,469 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 125,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 119,719 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 119,716 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake fluid close to minimum

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 112,637 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2012 112,637 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2011 105,499 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 105,499 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 98,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2009 90,493 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 82,750 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 82,745 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 65,378 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape on inner edges

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

stability control warning light on

Pass 10 Nov 2006 37,881 miles

oil leak

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 NXR is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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