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YJ03 GKK

2003 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,691 mi
Last recorded131,691 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 GKK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 131,691 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 9 Mar 2011 126,730 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2010 121,362 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 113,433 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 104,621 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 95,169 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 79,948 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 79,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 GKK is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 GKK, 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 GKK is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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