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YJ03 NZB

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

88,432 mi
Last recorded88,432 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 88,432 miles

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)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 88,432 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 87,267 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 87,267 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 83,935 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 83,935 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 76,972 miles

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 76,972 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 70,918 miles

wipers smearing screen slightly recommend new

Fail 13 Apr 2010 70,838 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 62,062 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 53,884 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 43,270 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 42,929 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 32,858 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 32,858 miles

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?

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 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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