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AU03 CNZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

60,814 mi
Last recorded60,814 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 CNZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 60,814 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 59,900 miles

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

Both front shock absorbers heavily corroded

Centre exhaust hanger broken off

Rear axle heavily corroded

Rear exhaust hanger broken off

Fail 27 Jul 2024 59,892 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Both front shock absorbers heavily corroded

Centre exhaust hanger broken off

Rear axle heavily corroded

Rear exhaust hanger broken off

Pass 10 Jul 2023 59,465 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 58,828 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded but not weakened

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less then 40 mm out of zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2022 58,828 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel Arch lower area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel Arch lower Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded but not weakened

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less then 40 mm out of zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 54,354 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

light corrosion on rear suspension components

rear exhaust box rear mounting broken but still adequately supported

Pass 25 Aug 2016 53,514 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 50,282 miles

battery warning light showing

wipers starting to smear

Pass 21 Aug 2014 45,536 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 42,288 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 38,595 miles

Offside headlamp has a slight crack

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 38,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside headlamp has a slight crack

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 33,690 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

NSR & OSR tyres cracking on sidewalls & tread areas some cracks must be very close to cords

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2010 29,019 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 24,160 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 20,964 miles

tyres starting to crack

Pass 20 Mar 2007 17,998 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 13,524 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 CNZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CNZ, 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 AU03 CNZ registered?

AU03 CNZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AU03 CNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 CNZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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