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CN03 KNJ

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

128,962 mi
Last recorded128,962 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 128,962 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and stepping (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and stepping (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 114,714 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2021 111,960 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 105,342 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 105,342 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust blow tail/box

head/lights deteriated

Pass 13 Sep 2019 102,859 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 102,859 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 99,963 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 99,961 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 96,371 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 91,024 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 85,945 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 81,501 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 75,069 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 70,172 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 59,265 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 55,637 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 51,226 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 46,676 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 41,712 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 KNJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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