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CA52 KJY

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,542 mi
Last recorded53,542 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 KJY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 53,542 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 53,541 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 46,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 46,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2017 34,470 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 34,470 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre section exhaust hanger snapped (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 33,104 miles

Bracket Snapped On Center Exhaust.

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

Nail In O/S/R Tyre.

Pass 26 Jan 2015 32,117 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2014 31,207 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 29,870 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 28,401 miles

some uneven application / release on rear service brake

electronic steering lock warning light on

Pass 3 Feb 2011 26,156 miles

some uneven application rear service brake

Pass 2 Feb 2010 24,683 miles

n/s/f tyre becoming worn on edge

Pass 29 Jan 2009 23,093 miles

front and rear no plates starting to delaminate

warning lamp on on dashboard indicating a steering lock malfunction

Pass 1 Feb 2008 21,597 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 19,770 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 16,628 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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CA52 KJY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CA52 KJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA52 KJY registered?

CA52 KJY is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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The MOT history for CA52 KJY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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