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YJ03 XPK

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,714 mi
Last recorded151,714 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 XPK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 151,714 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight binding in offside rear brake

Pass 12 Jun 2013 144,647 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 144,647 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2012 129,343 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 129,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 113,035 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 96,275 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 82,377 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 24 Jun 2008 67,780 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 67,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 49,397 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 49,180 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 27,456 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 27,138 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 XPK is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XPK, 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 XPK registered?

YJ03 XPK is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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