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YJ03 AXV

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,379 mi
Last recorded133,379 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 AXV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2013 133,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 124,079 miles

engine undertray fitted

exhaust flexi joint split and slight blow evident(strong advise)

front brake discs worn and pads getting low

front tyres worn to 3mm tread

nearside front lower wishbone arm ball joint gaiter slightly insecure

Fail 14 Mar 2012 124,077 miles

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

engine undertray fitted

exhaust flexi joint split and slight blow evident(strong advise)

front brake discs worn and pads getting low

front tyres worn to 3mm tread

nearside front lower wishbone arm ball joint gaiter slightly insecure

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

play in nearside and offside rear suspension upper arm outer bushes(strong advise)

power steering fluid on minimum

rear brake discs worn and corroding and pads getting low

very slight bind from offside front and nearside rear brakes

Pass 1 Apr 2011 116,318 miles

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

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

rear discs rusty and pitted

Pass 21 Apr 2010 102,077 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 AXV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AXV, 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 AXV registered?

YJ03 AXV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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