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YG03 CNM

2003 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

121,037 mi
Last recorded121,037 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 CNM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 121,037 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

Fail 11 Mar 2015 121,002 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 21 Feb 2014 117,544 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 7 Feb 2013 103,076 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 103,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 2 Feb 2012 85,680 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2012 85,680 miles

both front tyres wearing low

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2011 72,108 miles

offside front driveshaft inner boot split

steering rack slight wear and knock

Fail 27 Jan 2011 72,042 miles

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

offside front driveshaft inner boot split

steering rack slight wear and knock

Pass 27 Oct 2009 55,209 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 41,675 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 41,675 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 25,395 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2007 25,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 20,809 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 20,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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YG03 CNM is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 YG03 CNM, 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 YG03 CNM registered?

YG03 CNM is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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