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YJ03 GPU

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

148,089 mi
Last recorded148,089 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 GPU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 148,089 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear subframe extremely corroded and in very poor condition condition (recommend attention)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 148,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect inner lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect inner lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear subframe extremely corroded and in very poor condition condition (recommend attention)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 142,729 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 142,729 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 137,850 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt some grease around nearside outer cv boot (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 137,850 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt some grease around nearside outer cv boot (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 127,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 127,920 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 115,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear foot brakes unbalanced

Pass 5 Jul 2013 115,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear foot brakes unbalanced

Fail 5 Jul 2012 99,281 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brakes unbalanced

Pass 5 Jul 2012 99,281 miles

rear brakes unbalanced

Pass 27 Jun 2011 84,473 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 84,473 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2010 79,438 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 67,087 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 57,565 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 48,987 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 37,052 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

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YJ03 GPU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 GPU, 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 GPU is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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