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YC53 JRJ

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,048 mi
Last recorded131,048 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 JRJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 131,048 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit, edges worn and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 131,048 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit, edges worn and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 129,489 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 129,486 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 122,579 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil Leak

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight Brake Bind Nearside Rear

Pass 18 May 2017 119,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s wiper blade deterioated

Pass 9 May 2016 112,806 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 112,803 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sidelights flash when lights are off (led bulbs) (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 104,667 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 16 May 2014 97,587 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 92,559 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 92,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge and sidewall starting to separate

Pass 17 May 2012 87,607 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 81,949 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL RIM DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED & DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED & DAMAGED

Fail 4 May 2011 81,831 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL RIM DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED & DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED & DAMAGED

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 69,518 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL RIM DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL & OUTER WHEEL RIM SCUFFED & DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED & DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER WHEEL RIM & OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED & DAMAGED

Pass 29 Jan 2009 58,457 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 46,622 miles

front disc corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2007 46,211 miles

Nearside 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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YC53 JRJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YC53 JRJ, 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 YC53 JRJ registered?

YC53 JRJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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