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CN03 KNG

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

119,480 mi
Last recorded119,480 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 KNG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 119,480 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Lower Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch slight corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2016 116,177 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link bush perished

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2016 116,177 miles

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

Nearside Front anti roll bar link bush perished

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 108,732 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 108,732 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Mar 2014 99,361 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 99,361 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine managment light on

Pass 7 Mar 2013 89,921 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

all suspension bushes perished

engine management light on

Fail 6 Mar 2013 89,921 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

all suspension bushes perished

engine management light on

Pass 9 Mar 2012 82,105 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 82,105 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 24 Feb 2011 71,613 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear discs poor condition

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 71,613 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear discs poor condition

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 63,371 miles

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

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

front and rear no plates slightly marked

n/s/f wheel binding slightly

Fail 25 Feb 2010 63,371 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear no plates slightly marked

n/s/f wheel binding slightly

Pass 26 Feb 2009 55,415 miles

brake fluid level low

brake pads wearing low

front brake discs worn on outer edge

front no plate slightly damaged

n/s/r brake slightly binding

rear brake discs worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Feb 2008 48,725 miles

dampness on steering rack

front and rear no plate slightly marked

front brake pads inner looks low and brake fluid level

n/s/f tyre on boarderline 1.6mm 205/50/16vr

o/s/r tyre stepping and cracking 205/50/15vr

Fail 6 Mar 2007 41,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres stepping and cracking 205/50/16vr

dampness on steering rack

nail in n/s/r tyre (not repairable) 205/50/16vr

Pass 6 Mar 2007 41,087 miles

both rear tyres stepping and cracking 205/50/16vr

dampness on steering rack

nail in n/s/r tyre (not repairable) 205/50/16vr

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 KNG is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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