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CT52 AZA

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,108 mi
Last recorded88,108 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT52 AZA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 88,108 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 88,108 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 80,656 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Fail 19 Jan 2018 80,359 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Pass 23 Jan 2017 158,296 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 158,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 61,891 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 61,891 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported MOUNTING BRACKET BROKEN REQUIRES WELDING (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 49,163 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 43,951 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2014 43,951 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 42,928 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 42,121 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 40,437 miles

Front brake discs worn

O/S mirror glass damaged

Rear brake discs pitted/corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2010 38,374 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

play in both front steering arms (at wheel)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 38,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

play in both front steering arms (at wheel)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 35,497 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 32,386 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 28,217 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

slight damage to o/s door mirror

Pass 6 Feb 2007 28,217 miles

slight damage to o/s door mirror

Pass 21 Feb 2006 23,473 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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CT52 AZA is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CT52 AZA, 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 CT52 AZA registered?

CT52 AZA is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 February 2003.

Is CT52 AZA safe to buy?

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