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CN53 NXY

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

178,796 mi
Last recorded178,796 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 NXY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 178,796 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 178,796 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output product on lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 4.0 mm low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 164,414 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

eml light on

Fail 26 Nov 2019 164,380 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

eml light on

Pass 26 Nov 2018 153,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps have product on lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.0 mm & low on onside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 142,037 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 142,037 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 130,737 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 130,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 120,110 miles

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 109,241 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 108,997 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 91,904 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

exhaust flexi worn but not insecure

Pass 26 Jul 2012 84,665 miles

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

cover sills

Pass 26 Jul 2011 77,958 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 71,226 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 64,961 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 56,453 miles

cover sills

Pass 9 Jul 2007 48,697 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 NXY is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 84,481 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 NXY, 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 22 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CN53 NXY registered?

CN53 NXY is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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