CarVerify

Free Car Check

YJ03 GOA

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

131,831 mi
Last recorded131,831 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 GOA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 131,831 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres starting to wear off on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 131,826 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre and rear brackets corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres starting to wear off on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 124,619 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut sliding gland/bush worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 124,613 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable locking device missing, return spring

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut sliding gland/bush worn

Offside Front Macpherson strut sliding gland/bush worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 118,145 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut sliding bush/gland worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut sliding bush/gland worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 113,081 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland Both (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre small split in inner sidewall, not to cords

Pass 27 Oct 2016 105,090 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Oct 2016 105,084 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater missing lens (1.4.A.2b)

Side repeater not working Both (1.4.A.2c)

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 96,890 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Rear tyre feathering on inner edge of tread

Pass 21 Oct 2014 90,260 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 90,255 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 83,818 miles

Engine breather pipe split

Pass 15 Oct 2012 75,614 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 67,478 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 60,217 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 51,947 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Dec 2009 51,943 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 43,134 miles

Front brakes sticking slightly

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 36,314 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 32,255 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 31,230 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YJ03 GOA is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 GOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YJ03 GOA?

You can check the full history of YJ03 GOA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YJ03 GOA registered?

YJ03 GOA is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is YJ03 GOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ03 GOA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YJ03 GOA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YJ03 GOA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.