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G11 YYA

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

68,098 mi
Last recorded68,098 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG11 YYA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 68,098 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 68,039 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 67,758 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 67,082 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both inner and outer side walls showing cracking/ perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner and outer edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 67,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both inner and outer side walls showing cracking/ perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner and outer edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 66,064 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 64,925 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside headlamp misted

nearside rear tyre inner edge out of shape 215/45/17

Pass 17 Feb 2016 57,815 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 57,815 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 54,677 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 54,677 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 49,881 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 49,881 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 46,043 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 42,836 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT AND REAR OUTTER TYRE WALLS DAMAGED SLIGHTLY

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 40,227 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 35,914 miles

front tyres badly worn-secondary treads

Pass 6 Mar 2009 28,874 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 28,874 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 26,411 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 26,411 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 20,651 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 15,482 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 15,482 miles

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit damaged and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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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G11 YYA 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 70.8%.

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 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 G11 YYA, 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 G11 YYA registered?

G11 YYA is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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