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DA52 YMJ

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

185,572 mi
Last recorded185,572 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 YMJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 185,572 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 184,540 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 178,804 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 173,798 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 160,276 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 146,929 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 139,514 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer arch area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking/perishing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 133,929 miles

Nearside Front surface corrosion to inner wheel arch

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both outer wheel arches have corrosion

bulkhead has slight flexing

exhaust system corroded

front and rear registration plates deterioated

rear coil springs slight corrosion

slight play in adjustable steering column felt at steering wheel

steering system feels rough when turned by hand

surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

towbar corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2016 133,928 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan area (5.2.6)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting spare wheel well area (6.6.6)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front surface corrosion to inner wheel arch

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both outer wheel arches have corrosion

bulkhead has slight flexing

exhaust system corroded

front and rear registration plates deterioated

oil from power steering leak covered suspension components and brake disc back plates

rear coil springs slight corrosion

slight play in adjustable steering column felt at steering wheel

steering system feels rough when turned by hand

surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

towbar corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2015 131,366 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

flex and corrosion in bulkhead

front and rear number plates in poor condition

front tyres wearing on inner edges

oil leak

sill covers , undertrays covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 126,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

plastic sill covers fitted

rear silencer coroded and heat shield loose

slight flex and corosion by steering rack and brake servo mounts

Pass 21 Oct 2013 119,712 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 114,060 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

flex in bulkhead next to steering rack and servo mounts

plastic sill covers fitted

slight corosion on power steering pipes

Pass 24 Oct 2011 103,628 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight flex in bulkhead

Pass 27 Oct 2010 91,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 79,007 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 70,232 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 60,755 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 44,756 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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DA52 YMJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 DA52 YMJ, 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 DA52 YMJ registered?

DA52 YMJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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