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YJ03 BXB

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

188,963 mi
Last recorded188,963 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 188,963 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 188,963 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 185,406 miles

oil leak on engine lower

Fail 20 Jan 2015 185,406 miles

Centre Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak on engine lower

Pass 9 Jan 2014 180,187 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 167,984 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 167,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 147,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in N/S/R suspension.

Fail 28 Jul 2011 147,708 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in N/S/R suspension.

Pass 11 Aug 2009 125,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear No plate slightly deteriorated.N/S/F tyre wall damaged.

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 125,073 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear No plate slightly deteriorated.N/S/F tyre wall damaged.

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 96,871 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 96,871 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise front tyres worn on edges advise o/s/f inner c.v.boot leaking grease

Pass 8 Feb 2007 85,090 miles

advise o/s/r and n/s/r top outer rose joints worn

Pass 8 Feb 2006 68,817 miles

advise n/s/r seat belt fraying †advise slight play in rear knuckle joints

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 BXB 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 60%.

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 BXB, 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 BXB is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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