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YJ03 GKY

2003 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,339 mi
Last recorded167,339 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 GKY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 167,339 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

front brake pads worn thin and slight fluctuation on offside front brake

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

rear silencer and clamp in very poor condition

sill covers preventing full inspection

Fail 2 Sep 2017 167,339 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn below legal limit and has cords exposed (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

front brake pads worn thin and slight fluctuation on offside front brake

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

rear silencer and clamp in very poor condition

sill covers preventing full inspection

Fail 8 Aug 2017 166,907 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/ wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside inner wheel arches/wings (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front tyre very low on inner edge, offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated and rear clamp too

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2016 148,075 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 148,075 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 123,636 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 123,636 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 114,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jun 2014 114,371 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 May 2013 108,064 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 106,685 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 103,872 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 103,872 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 97,933 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 97,933 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 86,038 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 86,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 73,533 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 56,135 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 39,788 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 GKY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GKY, 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 GKY is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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