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YJ03 NZX

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,406 mi
Last recorded122,406 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 122,406 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 122,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 112,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 103,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 93,974 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 4 Apr 2013 93,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Apr 2012 86,784 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/r inner tyre tread slightly out of shape

one front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 5 Apr 2012 86,784 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/r inner tyre tread slightly out of shape

one front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 5 Apr 2011 80,164 miles

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

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 17 Mar 2010 75,144 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 69,995 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 60,290 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 45,040 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 30,028 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 NZX is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NZX, 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 NZX registered?

YJ03 NZX is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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