MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,411 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
nsr tyre cracking
osr door does not open
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
engine oil on min
nsr tyre cracking
osr door does not open
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
advice engine light on
advice engine oil leak
advice engine light on
advice engine oil leak
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Outer Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YJ03 BXC is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 BXC, 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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How do I check the history of YJ03 BXC?
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What year was YJ03 BXC registered?
YJ03 BXC is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 March 2003.
Is YJ03 BXC safe to buy?
The MOT history for YJ03 BXC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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