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YJ03 NWG

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,955 mi
Last recorded144,955 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 NWG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 144,955 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 134,728 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 134,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative control lever rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 134,491 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 130,823 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 127,101 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside & offside front wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 26 Jun 2015 127,056 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

air-con condenser in poor condition

engine light on

front brake discs in poor condition n/s worse

o/s/r brake back plate in very poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 4 Jun 2014 115,064 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 106,664 miles

engine management lamp on

Pass 11 Jun 2012 96,005 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 89,594 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 89,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 83,408 miles

nearside front tyre is split on inner sidewall

Fail 1 Jun 2010 83,404 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre is split on inner sidewall

Pass 29 May 2009 78,185 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 78,180 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 72,260 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 65,232 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 55,131 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 NWG is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NWG, 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 NWG registered?

YJ03 NWG is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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