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T8 CND

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

93,764 mi
Last recorded93,764 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 CND
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 93,764 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 85,506 miles
Fail 31 May 2025 85,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 75,399 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 74,845 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 73,267 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 71,639 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 70,913 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 70,913 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 69,028 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 67,364 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 66,601 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 66,236 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 64,214 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 64,024 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 53,097 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 43,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 43,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

main beam tell-tale light not indicated on dash

Pass 23 Aug 2010 36,728 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 32,536 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 25,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 25,840 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 20,132 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 14,541 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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T8 CND is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 T8 CND, 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 T8 CND registered?

T8 CND is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is T8 CND safe to buy?

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