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YJ03 NZA

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

156,255 mi
Last recorded156,255 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 156,255 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 115,808 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 105,677 miles

front winscreen chipped

Fail 24 Apr 2012 105,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front winscreen chipped

Pass 28 Apr 2011 91,925 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 85,342 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 77,806 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 77,806 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 66,481 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 59,558 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 47,249 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 NZA is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 NZA, 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 NZA registered?

YJ03 NZA is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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