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YJ03 AXS

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,884 mi
Last recorded105,884 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 AXS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 105,884 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Foot brake has travel

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 May 2017 105,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both rear tyres perished

Foot brake has travel

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 May 2016 95,783 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2016 95,783 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 90,138 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 90,138 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 82,481 miles

whel bearing noise poss front on road test

Fail 29 Apr 2014 82,480 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2013 75,916 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 72,289 miles

engine light on

Pass 24 Jun 2011 66,939 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 66,939 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 62,400 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 53,747 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 47,612 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 40,089 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 32,249 miles

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 AXS is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AXS, 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 AXS registered?

YJ03 AXS is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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