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YJ03 GPK

2003 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,496 mi
Last recorded123,496 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 GPK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 123,496 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 123,425 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML is on

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 114,708 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 105,364 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 106,168 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre exhaust mounting missing

NSF seat belt sluggish return

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 99,159 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2012 91,244 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 91,244 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 87,391 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 77,914 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 69,762 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 60,313 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 60,313 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 49,845 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 33,053 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 GPK is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GPK, 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 GPK registered?

YJ03 GPK is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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