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YJ03 AUX

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

154,382 mi
Last recorded154,382 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 AUX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 154,382 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 139,131 miles

Front brake disc(s) slightly ridged

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

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)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 8 May 2014 138,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc(s) slightly ridged

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 May 2013 123,303 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 May 2013 123,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 May 2012 112,370 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 8 May 2012 112,370 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 100,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2011 100,678 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2010 86,164 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 86,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 75,109 miles

Both rear tyres inner edge of tread starting to distort

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 75,109 miles

Both rear tyres inner edge of tread starting to distort

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 65,875 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 54,217 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 43,759 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 43,556 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 42,656 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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YJ03 AUX is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YJ03 AUX, 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 YJ03 AUX registered?

YJ03 AUX is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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