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CV52 YCN

2003 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,821 mi
Last recorded153,821 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 YCN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 153,821 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 142,680 miles

rear subframe corroded slightly

Fail 12 Dec 2012 142,652 miles

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)

rear subframe corroded slightly

Pass 30 Nov 2011 134,510 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 125,821 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 116,441 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

small cut in n/s/f tyre wall

some front and rear brake judder

Pass 12 Feb 2009 98,592 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play detectede in o/s & n/s of steering rack at road wheels

Pass 5 Feb 2008 84,762 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 84,761 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2007 69,875 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 69,875 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 55,550 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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CV52 YCN is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CV52 YCN, 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 CV52 YCN registered?

CV52 YCN is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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