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YJ03 GJF

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,553 mi
Last recorded136,553 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 GJF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 136,553 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake only just met requirements, may need adjustment or repair

Fail 10 Jul 2025 136,553 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake only just met requirements, may need adjustment or repair

Pass 15 Jul 2024 133,599 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 130,501 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 130,500 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 128,161 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 123,477 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine/gearbox oil leaks

most brake pipes at ends showing surface corrosion

surface corrosion front and rear suspension components

Fail 26 Oct 2021 123,446 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine/gearbox oil leaks

most brake pipes at ends showing surface corrosion

surface corrosion front and rear suspension components

wear/corrosion front brake disc faces

Pass 13 Oct 2020 120,009 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

most brake pipes showing surface corrosion at connection ends to hoses

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

wear/corrosion front brake disc faces

Pass 23 Apr 2019 115,592 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

most brake pipes showing signs of surface corrosion

slight play in nearside front antiroll bar linkage ball joints and dust covers small splits in rubber

slight wear in front brake disc faces and noise from offside front brake caliper when foot brakes applied

Pass 4 May 2018 110,023 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 106,769 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 103,046 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 99,877 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 93,670 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 86,716 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 78,974 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 71,768 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 65,220 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 57,533 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 50,628 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 50,628 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 40,462 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 30,798 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 GJF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJF, 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 GJF is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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