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CN03 UNP

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,177 mi
Last recorded165,177 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 165,177 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 66,898 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/f tyre and n/s/r tyre cut dont look to cords

o/s/f brake pads close to limit time test

Pass 7 Sep 2009 59,918 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 58,143 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 58,112 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front seat belt slow to retract

rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 23 Jun 2007 49,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 39,105 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 UNP is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UNP, 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 UNP registered?

CN03 UNP is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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