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CN03 KNU

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,971 mi
Last recorded133,971 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 KNU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 133,971 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wall damage

n/s/r tyre wall damaged

o/s/f tyre wear on outer edge

Fail 11 Feb 2016 133,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre wall damage

n/s/r tyre wall damaged

o/s/f tyre wear on outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2015 115,961 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 105,526 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 105,522 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 97,920 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 87,142 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 78,887 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 78,884 miles

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

n/s head lamp dim

Pass 3 Feb 2010 68,135 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 58,635 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 58,631 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r pads worn

Pass 26 Feb 2008 46,162 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 46,212 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 46,212 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2006 36,878 miles

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

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 KNU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KNU, 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 KNU registered?

CN03 KNU is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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