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WJ52 YXY

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,446 mi
Last recorded117,446 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 YXY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 117,446 miles

Front number plate damaged

Various covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Fail 19 Jun 2013 117,438 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Exhaust ; rear silencer sleeve joint leaking

Front number plate damaged

Note ; section of pipe cut out to n/s/r brake

Various covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Pass 25 May 2012 106,363 miles

Oil leak

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 18 May 2012 106,363 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2011 88,748 miles

Corrosion on fuel tank straps

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washers are poor

Fail 18 May 2011 88,748 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Corrosion on fuel tank straps

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washers are poor

Pass 7 May 2010 73,375 miles

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

slight power steering fluid leak

Fail 6 May 2010 73,368 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 11 May 2009 56,154 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2009 56,154 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 43,602 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 41,997 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 41,997 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 34,991 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 25,690 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)

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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WJ52 YXY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WJ52 YXY, 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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WJ52 YXY is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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