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YJ03 NWN

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,883 mi
Last recorded116,883 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 116,883 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 111,521 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 111,521 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 103,715 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jun 2017 103,715 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 97,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 90,476 miles

slight knocking from steering column

Fail 19 Jun 2015 90,406 miles

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

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

slight knocking from steering column

Pass 19 Jun 2014 83,405 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre(not repairable)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 76,475 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 70,126 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 66,229 miles

rear tyres cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2010 58,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 25 Jun 2009 49,821 miles

rear tyres starting to split on the outer tread

Fail 25 Jun 2009 49,821 miles

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

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

rear tyres starting to split on the outer tread

Pass 25 Jun 2008 39,903 miles

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

front tyres worn on the outer edges

Fail 25 Jun 2008 39,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front tyres worn on the outer edges

Pass 25 Jun 2007 30,365 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 24,950 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 NWN 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 NWN, 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 NWN registered?

YJ03 NWN is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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