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YJ03 NWZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

194,675 mi
Last recorded194,675 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 NWZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 194,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded between, shock absorber and lower spring cup. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm bracket. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded between, shock absorber and lower spring cup. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm bracket. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 194,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded between, shock absorber and lower spring cup. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm bracket. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded between, shock absorber and lower spring cup. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm bracket. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 194,656 miles

Front Lower Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded between, shock absorber and lower spring cup. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm bracket. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded between, shock absorber and lower spring cup. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm bracket. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 186,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 186,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 172,822 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner side wall perished

Fail 20 Jan 2018 172,822 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre inner side wall perished

Pass 25 Jan 2017 159,006 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 155,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front headlights deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2015 146,292 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

rear number plate water damaged

Fail 2 Jan 2015 146,292 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear coil springs corroded

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2014 136,361 miles

exhaust heatshields insecure

front tyres worn on inner edges - advise tracking

n/s windscreen wiper smearing slightly

sideskirts fitted - unable to fully inspect sills

Pass 12 Jan 2013 123,634 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 123,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 110,820 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 110,820 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 98,982 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 98,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 85,780 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 72,103 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 58,921 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 58,198 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 53,878 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 41,632 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 NWZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NWZ, 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 NWZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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