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CN03 KMX

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,229 mi
Last recorded117,229 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 KMX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 117,229 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to limit on inner edge

Offside Front tyre on limit on inner edge

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake hose ferules rusty

head lamp image poor

head lamp lenses deteriorating

Fail 9 Nov 2016 117,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre close to limit on inner edge

Offside Front tyre on limit on inner edge

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake hose ferules rusty

head lamp image poor

head lamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 12 Nov 2015 108,934 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 103,869 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 103,869 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 98,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on

Fail 1 Nov 2013 98,873 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on

Fail 16 Aug 2013 98,869 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 94,702 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 94,700 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All tyres wearing slightly on edges.

Engine management warning lamp on,vehicle in limp home mode.

Nearside rear tyre tread wearing low.

Pass 3 May 2011 87,048 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

Rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Windscreen wiper blades smearing screen slightly.

Fail 29 Apr 2011 87,048 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

Oil leak

Rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Windscreen wiper blades smearing screen slightly.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 80,563 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 72,446 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 60,334 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 21,237 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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CN03 KMX is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 CN03 KMX, 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 CN03 KMX registered?

CN03 KMX is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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