MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,432 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyre inner edges cut heavilly no visible cords,stroingly advise replacement of both tyres
both rear tyres out of shape inner edge
exhaust hangers corroded
nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged no cords
slight lip on front discs
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear tyre inner edges cut heavilly no visible cords,stroingly advise replacement of both tyres
both rear tyres out of shape inner edge
exhaust hangers corroded
nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged no cords
slight lip on front discs
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges
movement in both front lower inner arm bushes
movement in both rear cross/tube axle bushes
slight movement in steering column
unable to see front and rear inner brake pad thickness
both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges
movement in both front lower inner arm bushes
movement in both rear cross/tube axle bushes
slight movement in steering column
unable to see front and rear inner brake pad thickness
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
wipers smearing screen slightly recommend new
Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
n/s h/lamp aim on lower limits o/s h/lamp aim on upper limits
unable to see rear inner brake pad thickness
wipers smearing screen slightly recommend new
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
fuel filler pipe lose
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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YJ03 NZB is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc 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 NZB, 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 NZB registered?
YJ03 NZB is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 May 2003.
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