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AU03 CNJ

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

149,317 mi
Last recorded149,317 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 149,317 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 145,756 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 140,354 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 osr / nsr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 134,500 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 128,229 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 120,738 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 118,501 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 112,802 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 106,583 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 99,226 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 91,235 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 84,056 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 84,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 77,929 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 77,929 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 73,658 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 70,842 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 62,563 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 58,927 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 49,052 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 16 Oct 2009 49,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Oct 2008 39,390 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

passenger door mirror glass cracked

Fail 16 Oct 2008 39,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 28,790 miles

rear index plate showing slight deterioration

Fail 5 Oct 2007 28,790 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear index plate showing slight deterioration

Pass 14 Sep 2006 19,382 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 17,388 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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AU03 CNJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 AU03 CNJ, 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 CNJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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