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YJ03 NXP

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

222,909 mi
Last recorded222,909 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 222,909 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 222,519 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 194,974 miles

nearside headlamp aim dim but visible

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside side repeater cover missing

nearside strut top mount worn

offside aim dim but visible

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside strut top mount worn

Fail 5 Jul 2013 194,974 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

nearside strut top mount worn

offside aim dim but visible

engine management light on

nearside headlamp aim dim but visible

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside side repeater cover missing

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside strut top mount worn

Pass 7 Jul 2012 174,377 miles

Foot brake slightly spongy.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 174,377 miles

Foot brake slightly spongy.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 150,532 miles

both front top mounts knock slightly on lock to lock

cut in n/s/f outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/f tyre out of shape on inside edge

Fail 4 Jul 2011 150,532 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

both front top mounts knock slightly on lock to lock

cut in n/s/f outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/f tyre out of shape on inside edge

Pass 17 Jun 2010 127,524 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 13 Jul 2009 107,507 miles

rear nearside tyre damage to sidewall

Fail 13 Jul 2009 107,500 miles

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

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

rear nearside tyre damage to sidewall

Pass 12 Jul 2008 90,616 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 11 Jul 2008 90,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 2 Jul 2007 71,623 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 71,623 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 54,299 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 NXP is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NXP, 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 NXP registered?

YJ03 NXP is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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