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DU53 CDZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,134 mi
Last recorded119,134 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 CDZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2012 119,134 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 108,733 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

N/s rear brake pads wearing thin

O/s front seat belt slightly frayed

O/s rear tyre worn on inner edge and has a nail in it.

Pass 16 Nov 2010 92,351 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 92,351 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 77,101 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 77,101 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 60,715 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 60,715 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 46,152 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 42,198 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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DU53 CDZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DU53 CDZ, 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 DU53 CDZ registered?

DU53 CDZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is DU53 CDZ safe to buy?

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