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CN03 KMU

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,751 mi
Last recorded122,751 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 KMU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2017 122,751 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering over full

Rear Exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2016 114,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine has oil leak

engine oil added prior to test found excessivly low

Fail 3 Mar 2016 114,706 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering locking device insecure steering lock inoperative (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine has oil leak

engine oil added prior to test found excessivly low

Pass 14 Mar 2015 103,000 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 92,277 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2014 92,277 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2012 86,006 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 78,915 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 67,970 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 55,829 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 55,811 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Nov 2008 43,838 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 32,286 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 21,647 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 21,194 miles

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

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

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

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

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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CN03 KMU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CN03 KMU, 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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CN03 KMU is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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