MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,480 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
Nearside Front anti roll bar link bush perished
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
oil leak
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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