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YJ03 BWN

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,558 mi
Last recorded117,558 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 BWN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 117,558 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 106,703 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 106,703 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Mar 2017 106,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 93,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Apr 2015 86,843 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 80,325 miles

Advise exhaust front flexi hose poor condition

Fail 1 Apr 2014 80,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Advise exhaust front flexi hose poor condition

Pass 14 Mar 2013 73,408 miles

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2012 65,971 miles

exhaust front pipe flexi is deteriorated

Fail 12 Mar 2012 65,964 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust front pipe flexi is deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2011 59,283 miles

Advise n/s rear tyre has uneven tread wear to inner edge of tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 52,093 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 43,783 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 35,237 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 30,693 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 30,693 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 21,130 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)

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 BWN is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BWN, 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 BWN registered?

YJ03 BWN is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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