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YJ03 NWS

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,085 mi
Last recorded167,085 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 NWS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 167,085 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 156,327 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 156,327 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 148,818 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 148,818 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 144,494 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 135,183 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 131,899 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 128,235 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 123,848 miles

play in both rear upper hub joints

slight play in offside front anti roll bar linkage

Fail 19 Mar 2012 123,848 miles

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

play in both rear upper hub joints

slight play in offside front anti roll bar linkage

Pass 26 Mar 2011 117,322 miles

oil leak

play both rear upper arm bushes

Pass 29 Mar 2010 110,774 miles

Both rear upper void bushes starting to show signs of wear and movement

Pass 30 Apr 2009 99,684 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 87,642 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 75,247 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 68,212 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 67,978 miles

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

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 NWS is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NWS, 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 NWS registered?

YJ03 NWS is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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