MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,831 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Offside Front Macpherson strut sliding gland/bush worn
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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
Centre exhaust heat shield insecure
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
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 ()
Centre exhaust heat shield loose
Offside Rear tyre feathering on inner edge of tread
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)
Engine breather pipe split
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
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)
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)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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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.
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YJ03 GOA is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2003.
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