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CN03 UPM

2003 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,137 mi
Last recorded135,137 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 UPM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 135,137 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 129,821 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 124,118 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 116,878 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced nearside and offside top shocker mountings (2.4.G.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 106,971 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 106,971 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 97,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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 27 Feb 2014 97,573 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 92,928 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear top shock absorber mounting deteriorated

offside rear shock absorber mounting deteriorated

Fail 12 Mar 2013 92,881 miles

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside hand brake cable retaining clip broken

nearside rear top shock absorber mounting deteriorated

offside rear shock absorber mounting deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2012 87,496 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 80,270 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Apr 2010 69,802 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 59,700 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 49,372 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 38,721 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 38,721 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 29,913 miles

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

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 UPM is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UPM, 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 UPM registered?

CN03 UPM is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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