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YJ03 GKC

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,416 mi
Last recorded139,416 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 GKC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 139,416 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 139,371 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 138,467 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 127,503 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 112,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Mar 2011 112,848 miles

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 98,180 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 87,315 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 87,315 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 76,321 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 76,321 miles

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 60,003 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 57,122 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 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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YJ03 GKC is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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