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LJ53 CMX

2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,859 mi
Last recorded92,859 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp93,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 CMX
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 92,859 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2014 85,306 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2014 85,306 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 72,796 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak/s

rear tyres perished

Fail 10 Oct 2013 72,796 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak/s

rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Oct 2012 65,141 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake pipes feeding hoses corroding under coating

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 2 Oct 2012 65,141 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake pipes feeding hoses corroding under coating

front and rear brake discs worn

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Oct 2011 56,617 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

Fail 6 Oct 2011 56,486 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 7 Oct 2010 47,697 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 40,600 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 31,617 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 22,243 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 14,980 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp?

Based on 6,460 MOT tests across 524 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,246
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
524
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 313
position lamp(s) not working 166
coil spring broken 112
coil spring fractured 111
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 97
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LJ53 CMX is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 93,481 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 Aero 210 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 313 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ53 CMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ53 CMX is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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