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YJ03 NYV

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

162,498 mi
Last recorded162,498 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 NYV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 162,498 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Oct 2016 162,472 miles

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jun 2015 153,143 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 153,143 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 142,709 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 142,709 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 125,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

vehicle tested in wet weather

Fail 28 May 2013 125,892 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

vehicle tested in wet weather

Pass 31 May 2012 105,561 miles

N/S/R jacking point mount missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2011 97,460 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 88,758 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 78,372 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2009 78,371 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 61,490 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 61,490 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2006 36,730 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 36,730 miles

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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YJ03 NYV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NYV, 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 NYV registered?

YJ03 NYV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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