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YJ03 GJX

2003 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,477 mi
Last recorded67,477 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 GJX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2023 67,477 miles

Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 corroded (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2022 66,988 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust tail box corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 22 Sep 2021 66,168 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system corroded / weak

rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2020 65,730 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front shock absorbers outer casing corroded

exhaust tail box corroded

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 4 Oct 2019 65,219 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2018 63,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust tail box corroded

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 4 Oct 2017 61,917 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 61,917 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom arm centre bush marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom arm centre bush marked yellow. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2017 61,512 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 59,906 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 58,630 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 55,267 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 49,684 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 43,143 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 38,624 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 35,226 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2009 30,294 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 26,588 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 17 May 2007 21,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2007 21,719 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 15,740 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 GJX is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GJX, 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 GJX is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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