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YJ03 BOH

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

172,940 mi
Last recorded172,940 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 BOH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2015 172,940 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

back-box heat shield insecure

engine management light on

Pass 20 Jun 2014 160,289 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2014 160,192 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2013 149,870 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 121,672 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)

Oil leak

n/s/r door unable to open inside or out

Fail 7 Nov 2011 121,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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)

Oil leak

n/s/r door unable to open inside or out

Pass 15 May 2010 87,431 miles

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

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

wipers donot park auto

bad oil leak on engine

Fail 15 May 2010 87,431 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers donot park auto

bad oil leak on engine

Pass 1 May 2009 75,118 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2009 75,095 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2008 131,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 127,981 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 127,975 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 114,041 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 114,037 miles

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

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 BOH is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YJ03 BOH, 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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YJ03 BOH is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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