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YJ03 XPG

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

92,429 mi
Last recorded92,429 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 XPG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2021 92,429 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened above lower spring platform (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine management light on / engine misfiring

Pass 3 Jun 2020 89,042 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management warning illuminated

front shock absorbers corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2020 89,037 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management warning illuminated

front and rear subframes corroded

front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 23 May 2019 85,711 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drivers seat belt slow to retract

front and rear subframes heavily corroded

nearside seat belt damaged/ slightly freyed

Fail 23 May 2019 85,711 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drivers seat belt slow to retract

front and rear subframes heavily corroded

nearside seat belt damaged/ slightly freyed

Pass 15 May 2018 80,523 miles

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2017 74,648 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 68,660 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 64,068 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 64,068 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 58,410 miles

exhaust mounts broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 29 May 2013 52,494 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)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 45,494 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 39,073 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 34,858 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 May 2010 34,858 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 29,974 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 29,974 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2008 26,458 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2008 26,458 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 21,452 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 17,144 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 XPG is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XPG, 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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YJ03 XPG is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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