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CU53 UYZ

2004 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

133,327 mi
Last recorded133,327 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 UYZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 133,327 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 128,412 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 122,891 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 115,630 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 109,052 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 102,959 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 98,348 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 98,348 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 93,331 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 89,376 miles

gear box leak

Pass 13 Jan 2016 86,007 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 82,721 miles

advise rear brake pads worn low

Pass 1 Feb 2014 78,032 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 69,791 miles

both front brake pipes starting to fir up

both rear brake pipes starting to fir up

Fail 28 Jan 2013 69,791 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake pipes starting to fir up

both rear brake pipes starting to fir up

Pass 24 Jan 2012 60,287 miles

O/S/R TYRE OUT OF SHAPE.

Pass 28 Jan 2011 50,545 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 50,545 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 50,545 miles

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

Slight leak on power steering pipe.

Pass 13 Jan 2010 43,920 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 43,920 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 37,370 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 28,993 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 21,278 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 UYZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 CU53 UYZ, 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 CU53 UYZ registered?

CU53 UYZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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