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YJ03 BWZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,681 mi
Last recorded123,681 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 123,681 miles

Front flexible exhaust deteriated,

N/s/f window faulty.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2013 123,505 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front exhaust flexible joint detiorated.

Key locking unlocking faulty.

N/s/f window operation faulty.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 117,177 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 111,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2011 111,482 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2010 104,146 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 96,320 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 96,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 89,059 miles

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

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

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

exhaust centre pipe mounting missing (exhaust still supported)

rear tyres feathered

Pass 19 Jul 2007 74,205 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 52,502 miles

Nearside 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 BWZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BWZ, 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 BWZ registered?

YJ03 BWZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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