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YJ03 BXC

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

159,411 mi
Last recorded159,411 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 BXC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2013 159,411 miles

nsr tyre cracking

osr door does not open

Fail 4 May 2013 159,411 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2012 151,295 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advice engine light on

advice engine oil leak

Pass 5 May 2012 151,295 miles

advice engine light on

advice engine oil leak

Pass 4 May 2011 144,569 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 144,569 miles

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 140,931 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 140,930 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 135,634 miles

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 126,738 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 114,133 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 113,967 miles

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 94,878 miles

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 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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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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