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CN03 KPY

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,503 mi
Last recorded101,503 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 KPY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 101,503 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 101,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 93,921 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 93,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 87,554 miles

exhaust back box clamp missing (exhaust secure) corroded together....exhaust front pipe-cat securing clamp corroded,,,exhaust front pipe flexy blowing slightly...3 segments of high level brake light not working

Fail 4 Feb 2014 87,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust back box clamp missing (exhaust secure) corroded together....exhaust front pipe-cat securing clamp corroded,,,exhaust front pipe flexy blowing slightly...3 segments of high level brake light not working

Pass 8 Feb 2013 83,145 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise exhaust deteriorated.

advise slight movement in steering rack.

Pass 8 Oct 2012 81,955 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 65,605 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 48,932 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 39,397 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight oil leak to steering rack

Fail 22 Aug 2009 39,397 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight oil leak to steering rack

Pass 27 Aug 2008 35,475 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 28,133 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 21,754 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 KPY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 KPY, 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 KPY is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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