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CU53 JVJ

2003 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,950 mi
Last recorded96,950 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 JVJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 96,950 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 96,188 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 93,588 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 88,781 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 85,033 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 74,626 miles

slight play both rear upper suspension arm bushes

Pass 27 Jan 2014 69,914 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 62,819 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 14 Jan 2012 55,097 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 47,948 miles

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

brake fluid level

rear pads wearing low

rear tyres on legal limit

Fail 29 Jan 2010 38,483 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 38,483 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 30,956 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 22,504 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 22,498 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s front tyre tread worn low

Pass 15 Nov 2006 12,582 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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CU53 JVJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 CU53 JVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CU53 JVJ?

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What year was CU53 JVJ registered?

CU53 JVJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is CU53 JVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU53 JVJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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