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YJ03 NXA

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

165,317 mi
Last recorded165,317 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 NXA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 165,317 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective 22 inch (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

oil leak

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2020 165,315 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust hanger snapped,system still secure

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective 22 inch (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger snapped, system still secure

Rear shock absorbers corroded

oil leak

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2019 153,498 miles

both rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion

both rear shock absorbers showing signs of corrosion

centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust system still secure

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s headlamp lense slightly faded

signs of corrosion to front and rear subframes

signs of corrosion to n/s and o/s front brake hose ferrels

Fail 24 Oct 2019 153,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion

both rear shock absorbers showing signs of corrosion

centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust system still secure

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s headlamp lense slightly faded

signs of corrosion to front and rear subframes

signs of corrosion to n/s and o/s front brake hose ferrels

Pass 8 Oct 2018 142,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides under rubber cover (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front both sides shock casings corroded

Suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2017 132,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2017 131,680 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened more then one place (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front to rear brake pipes corrodeing

suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2016 122,951 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both rear shock absorbers top mounts badly corroded but still support shocks

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

exhaust corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 122,900 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened offside front corner (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened offside (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

both rear shock absorbers top mounts badly corroded but still support shocks

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 115,863 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

Fail 19 Oct 2015 115,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 24 Sep 2014 105,633 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 95,235 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 95,231 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 73,880 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 61,320 miles

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

both rear coil springs rusted

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

front and rear brake discs rusted

Fail 18 Oct 2011 61,319 miles

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

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

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

both rear coil springs rusted

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

front and rear brake discs rusted

Pass 28 Sep 2010 54,764 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 47,767 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 39,249 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 31,754 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 25,763 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 NXA is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NXA, 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 NXA is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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