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CN03 KPF

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,436 mi
Last recorded106,436 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 KPF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 106,436 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 106,028 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 99,893 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 84,356 miles

Oil leak

eml on

Pass 21 Nov 2012 69,356 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 69,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

eml light on

Pass 20 Oct 2011 55,163 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 54,975 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 32,267 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 21,696 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 13,552 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 8,387 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 KPF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KPF, 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 KPF registered?

CN03 KPF is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2003.

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