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SV53 CFY

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

108,684 mi
Last recorded108,684 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 CFY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 108,684 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 103,117 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 91,799 miles

Exhaust flexi outer casing worn

Exhaust heat shield insecure back box

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front Seat belt becoming faulty (retracting mechanism)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Dec 2014 80,555 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 80,512 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2013 74,547 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 74,547 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 67,481 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 60,163 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 51,602 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 43,685 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 36,140 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 27,689 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON LIMIT

Pass 17 Oct 2006 22,148 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 21,619 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 CFY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CFY, 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 CFY registered?

SV53 CFY is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is SV53 CFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV53 CFY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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