MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,416 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
brake fluid reservoir cap damaged
Offside Front Upper Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
brake fluid reservoir cap damaged
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine light on
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
accident damage to vehicle
both rear hubs slight play in bushes
offside headlamp light output slightly reduced
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
slight sweating on fuel pipe under the bonnet
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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 GKC is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 GKC, 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 GKC registered?
YJ03 GKC is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2003.
Is YJ03 GKC safe to buy?
The MOT history for YJ03 GKC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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