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CN03 UPE

2003 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,305 mi
Last recorded51,305 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 UPE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Oct 2015 51,305 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 43,860 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Oct 2013 69,878 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 65,400 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 61,004 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 55,663 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 50,604 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 47,072 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 42,750 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 38,407 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 35,650 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 UPE is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UPE, 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 UPE registered?

CN03 UPE is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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