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AU03 CNC

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

165,310 mi
Last recorded165,310 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 CNC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 165,310 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 165,310 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 160,581 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 160,578 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH FRONT CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 156,773 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 156,773 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2019 153,254 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 147,325 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 138,207 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 138,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner Wheel Arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 130,927 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 130,927 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 123,547 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 123,547 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 110,376 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 109,999 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 104,412 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 104,412 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 99,621 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 99,621 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 96,890 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 91,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 87,226 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 87,222 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 83,561 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 74,246 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 58,039 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Mar 2006 57,946 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

N/S/R brake disc corroded................

Fail 24 Feb 2006 56,738 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear no.plate delaminating

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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AU03 CNC is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU03 CNC, 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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AU03 CNC is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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