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YJ03 NVP

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,055 mi
Last recorded90,055 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 NVP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 90,055 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated.

N/S/F inner wing shield insecure.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 89,993 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated.

N/S/F inner wing shield insecure.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 77,590 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 72,339 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 64,941 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 57,742 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 51,185 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 44,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 44,696 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 33,240 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 NVP is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NVP, 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 NVP registered?

YJ03 NVP is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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