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YJ03 AXP

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,447 mi
Last recorded123,447 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 AXP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 123,447 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 120,006 miles

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

beam intensity of headlamps poor

both front tyres at 3mm tread depths

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link arm

Pass 19 Sep 2012 120,006 miles

beam intensity of headlamps poor

both front tyres at 3mm tread depths

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link arm

Pass 27 Sep 2011 107,311 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 97,964 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 87,520 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 69,333 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)

Pass 31 May 2007 55,793 miles

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

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
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YJ03 AXP is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YJ03 AXP, 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 AXP registered?

YJ03 AXP is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 July 2003.

Is YJ03 AXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ03 AXP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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