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CN03 UOV

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,758 mi
Last recorded136,758 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 UOV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 136,758 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 128,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2021 115,751 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 111,536 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 111,470 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 105,611 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 105,515 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 99,990 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 91,462 miles

Oil leak o/s of engine ()

both front tyres---- cracks in tread

Oil leak gearbox selector shaft seal ()

Fail 8 Mar 2017 91,462 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mtg. sheared (7.1.1)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak gearbox selector shaft seal ()

Oil leak o/s of engine ()

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective slow to return (5.2.5b)

both front tyres---- cracks in tread

Pass 11 Mar 2016 82,891 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 82,835 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 74,658 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 67,636 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 62,411 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 56,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2011 51,233 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 51,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 43,110 miles

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

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 23 Feb 2010 43,110 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 29 Jan 2009 35,369 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Sep 2008 33,119 miles

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

offside front and nearside rear tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 30 May 2007 24,623 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 23,087 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit on outside edge

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 UOV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 UOV, 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 UOV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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