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CX53 HCV

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,313 mi
Last recorded79,313 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 HCV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 79,313 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 79,313 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 70,953 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 70,936 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 67,439 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 64,407 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 64,311 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 61,152 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 58,038 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 54,678 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 54,678 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 44,746 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 33,239 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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CX53 HCV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CX53 HCV, 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 CX53 HCV registered?

CX53 HCV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is CX53 HCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX53 HCV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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