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CN03 KPL

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,990 mi
Last recorded150,990 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 KPL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 150,990 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 147,005 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 141,750 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 136,177 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 128,311 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 117,796 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 109,525 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 109,525 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 107,715 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 107,715 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 99,001 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front reg plate damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2008 99,001 miles

front reg plate damaged

Fail 5 Mar 2008 98,744 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 90,684 miles

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

all pads slight worn -slight scoring rear disc-slight play balljoint-slight petrol smell no sign of leak-slight damage o/s/f floor-front springs slight out location-oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2006 74,522 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 KPL is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KPL, 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 KPL registered?

CN03 KPL is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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