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YJ03 BUA

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,475 mi
Last recorded202,475 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2011 202,475 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 202,475 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 181,314 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 162,046 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 138,248 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 110,242 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in offside steering rack when under load

Pass 28 Jun 2006 89,250 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 89,429 miles

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

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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 BUA 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 75%.

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 BUA, 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 BUA registered?

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

Is YJ03 BUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ03 BUA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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