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SN53 CNF

2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,734 mi
Last recorded99,734 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp85,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 CNF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 99,734 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 99,115 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 99,115 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 87,534 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 82,389 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 82,389 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 76,381 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 70,270 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 70,270 miles

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 63,947 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 57,908 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 55,329 miles

front number plate slightly discoloured

slight play in nearside rear top suspension arm outer bush

slight play in offside rear top suspension arm outer bush

Pass 18 Oct 2006 41,903 miles

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

small hole o/s/r tail light

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

Based on 5,198 MOT tests across 371 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
6,129
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 184
coil spring broken 106
position lamp(s) not working 102
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 92
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 70
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SN53 CNF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 85,930 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SN53 CNF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was SN53 CNF registered?

SN53 CNF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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The MOT history for SN53 CNF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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