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EN53 HNV

2003 Saab 93

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,605 mi
Last recorded114,605 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9374,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 HNV
MakeSaab
Model93
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 114,605 miles

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2016 114,605 miles

Front Direction indicator not working both (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2015 109,004 miles

flexy on exhaust getting weak

fuel filter corroded

handbrake high

slight play in both rear wheels suspect rear top arms

Fail 19 Nov 2015 109,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

flexy on exhaust getting weak

fuel filter corroded

handbrake high

slight play in both rear wheels suspect rear top arms

Pass 22 Nov 2014 105,506 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2014 105,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 87,526 miles

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

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

both rear tyres uneven wear

slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 26 Nov 2012 81,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 81,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 76,254 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

plastic covers on both sills

rear brake discs worn

Fail 26 Oct 2011 76,252 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

plastic covers on both sills

rear brake discs worn

Pass 13 Jan 2011 74,383 miles

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

plastic covers on both sills

Pass 22 Dec 2009 62,878 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 62,877 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 62,008 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 51,097 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 39,920 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 31,159 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 93?

Based on 5,805 MOT tests across 632 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
6,356
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 218
position lamp(s) not working 122
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 98
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 80
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EN53 HNV is a 2003 Saab 93 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Saab 93 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 74,571 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 93 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EN53 HNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 93 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 93 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EN53 HNV registered?

EN53 HNV is a 2003 Saab 93, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is EN53 HNV safe to buy?

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