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CN53 NYY

2004 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,910 mi
Last recorded130,910 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 NYY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 130,910 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 130,620 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 116,588 miles

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

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 27 Feb 2014 110,635 miles

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

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 7 Mar 2013 105,902 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 101,676 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 101,676 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 96,182 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 88,041 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 67,405 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 54,099 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 46,084 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 34,970 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear number plate loose

Pass 26 Jan 2007 34,970 miles

rear number plate loose

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 NYY is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NYY, 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 NYY registered?

CN53 NYY is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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