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CN03 UPA

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,703 mi
Last recorded93,703 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 UPA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 93,703 miles

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

o/s/front tyre has a nail & inner wall starting to crack

oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2015 93,698 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

o/s/front tyre has a nail & inner wall starting to crack

oil leak

Pass 24 Dec 2013 92,792 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

long cut in offside front tyre inner sidewall no ply visable

Pass 4 Jan 2013 87,491 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 87,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 85,046 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 79,348 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 79,348 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 75,430 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 68,124 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 63,114 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 63,048 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 May 2006 52,386 miles

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

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

slight play in rear wheels - boomerang arms starting to wear

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 UPA is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UPA, 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 UPA registered?

CN03 UPA is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 May 2003.

Is CN03 UPA safe to buy?

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