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SV53 CFN

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

134,487 mi
Last recorded134,487 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 CFN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2026 134,487 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers do not park automatically (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bottom ball joint nut insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section missing (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached shock tube corroded and cracked (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mount disconnected (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 125,316 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 125,314 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken BROKEN BOTTOM COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2023 123,347 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 121,065 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 113,068 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 100,447 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 100,447 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 93,366 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 85,859 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 85,856 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 78,389 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 73,588 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 71,326 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 68,808 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 66,475 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 66,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 61,116 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 56,288 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 56,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 49,182 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 43,428 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 43,429 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 35,875 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 29,015 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 21,538 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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SV53 CFN is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SV53 CFN, 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 SV53 CFN registered?

SV53 CFN is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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