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YJ03 NYA

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,761 mi
Last recorded132,761 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 NYA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2022 132,761 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Engine management light illuminated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at shock absorber mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 128,716 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 128,715 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 127,581 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 127,476 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 127,350 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 127,350 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush osf droplink broken (2.4.G.2)

Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced osf bottom arm bush (2.4.F.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded nsr osr osf brake pipes coroded (3.6.B.2c)

front wipers splitting rear indicator bulbs turning white

Pass 16 Sep 2016 109,045 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil osf (2.7.3)

osf wheel buckeld pass and advise

Fail 13 Sep 2016 109,045 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nsr osr osf brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel hose insecure fuel filler neck jubilee clip loose (7.2.1)

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

Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim out os shape (4.1.D.1d)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil osf (2.7.3)

osf wheel buckeld pass and advise

Pass 30 Sep 2015 101,487 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 96,143 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 90,386 miles

Centre exhaust hanger corroded from system, system still secure,

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 90,386 miles

Centre exhaust hanger corroded from system, system still secure,

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 83,681 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 79,219 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 79,217 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 75,979 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 75,977 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 13,426 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 62,068 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 62,065 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s n/s rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2007 57,357 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 57,357 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2006 42,927 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 42,927 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 NYA is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NYA, 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 NYA is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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