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CN03 KRK

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

130,370 mi
Last recorded130,370 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 130,370 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle / suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 130,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle / suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 128,666 miles

rear suspension area axle, springs and mountings have corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2020 127,895 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 127,895 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 126,685 miles

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

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

Seat belt slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 125,160 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 125,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/16v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

different size tyres fitted front too rear , front 205/55/16v rear 205/50/16

Pass 21 Aug 2017 120,713 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 120,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 118,110 miles

205 55 16 size tyres fitted to axle 1, 205 50 16 size tyres fitted to axle 2

Exhaust supporting bracket deteriorated.

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Aug 2016 118,100 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox exhaust section (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

205 55 16 size tyres fitted to axle 1, 205 50 16 size tyres fitted to axle 2

Engine management light illuminated

Exhaust supporting bracket deteriorated.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 116,383 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 116,383 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket corroded (7.1.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 116,374 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2014 112,021 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 106,100 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 96,906 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 87,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 76,540 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 65,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 52,547 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 41,061 miles

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

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

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

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

plastic covers fitted over sills,not inspected.

Fail 2 Aug 2007 41,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

plastic covers fitted over sills,not inspected.

Pass 11 Jul 2006 32,635 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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CN03 KRK is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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