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CN03 UPJ

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,381 mi
Last recorded105,381 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 UPJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 105,381 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 105,381 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 100,857 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 95,636 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 88,576 miles

oil leak

Engine Management Light on dash

Front both sides headlamp aims deteriorated

Nearside tape over wing mirror backcover

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 88,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light (5.4.2)

Engine Management Light on dash

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

Front both sides headlamp aims deteriorated

Nearside tape over wing mirror backcover

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 81,454 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 73,260 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 72,869 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 67,960 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013

Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 63,563 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 57,542 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 51,279 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 51,239 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 38,947 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 38,946 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 33,780 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 27,343 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 UPJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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