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YJ03 NXK

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,211 mi
Last recorded102,211 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 NXK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 102,211 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 100,274 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 98,328 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 98,105 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 97,580 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 96,518 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 91,538 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 91,538 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 82,155 miles

advise noise on suspension n/s/f

Pass 12 Dec 2008 71,055 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 70,532 miles

Rear tyre treads cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2007 51,141 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 51,141 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 39,133 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 NXK is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NXK, 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 NXK registered?

YJ03 NXK is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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The MOT history for YJ03 NXK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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