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YX03 CNU

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,896 mi
Last recorded87,896 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 CNU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 87,896 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 78,656 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 71,621 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 70,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2014 70,064 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 69,104 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 69,104 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2012 67,137 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 64,689 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 62,889 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 60,771 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 59,084 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 57,213 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 51,432 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 51,432 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 50,241 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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YX03 CNU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YX03 CNU, 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 YX03 CNU registered?

YX03 CNU is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is YX03 CNU safe to buy?

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