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YJ03 GLZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

13,023 mi
Last recorded13,023 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 13,023 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 12,822 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 12,789 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 12,655 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 12,655 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 12,506 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 12,401 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 12,141 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 12,006 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 11,921 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 11,921 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 10,462 miles

nsf osf nsr osr tyres all have slight crackimg roud edges would advise to replace all four

Pass 30 Nov 2012 10,326 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 9,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 9,872 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 5,191 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 4,767 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 4,759 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 4,184 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 GLZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GLZ, 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 GLZ registered?

YJ03 GLZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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