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GN53 CXD

2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,482 mi
Last recorded119,482 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp86,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 CXD
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 119,482 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 119,479 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 116,916 miles

uneven wear on offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Nov 2015 116,916 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

uneven wear on offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2014 110,931 miles

damage on tyre sidewalls

offside front tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 6 Nov 2014 110,931 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage on tyre sidewalls

offside front tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2013 106,269 miles

engine oil leak

uneven wear/perishing on nearside rear tyre

wear in rear arm bushes

Pass 6 Nov 2012 101,108 miles

offside sill cover insecure

splits in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Fail 6 Nov 2012 101,108 miles

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

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads wearing low

offside front tyre wearing low and pressure low

offside sill cover insecure

splits in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 20 May 2011 93,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 May 2010 85,723 miles

cracks in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 May 2010 85,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

cracks in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2009 77,471 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 71,346 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 55,664 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp?

Based on 6,808 MOT tests across 533 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
533
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 166
position lamp(s) not working 115
coil spring broken 110
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 64
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GN53 CXD is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 86,656 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 Vector 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN53 CXD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GN53 CXD registered?

GN53 CXD is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is GN53 CXD safe to buy?

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