MOT Status
ValidMileage
96,200 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Lower Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel UJ SLIGHT PLAY (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. DELAYED (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH WONT STAY ON MAIN SWITCH ONLY WORKING ON FLASH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Lower Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel UJ SLIGHT PLAY (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. DELAYED (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH OPAQUE (4.1.4 (b))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel COLUMB UJ SLIGHT PLAY (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning TAIL BULB (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective RUBBER SPLIT (3.4 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel SLIGHT PLAY IN COLUMN UJ (2.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust system fouling rear subframe and very close to fuel tank.
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust system fouling rear subframe and very close to fuel tank.
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE + 1X BRACKET DETATCHED BUT STILL SUPPORTED
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively PARKS ONLY JUST A PASS AT 16% (3.7.B.3)
TANK STRAP SURFACE CORROSION
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working on when tapped (1.1.C.1d)
Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE + 1X BRACKET DETATCHED BUT STILL SUPPORTED
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively PARKS ONLY JUST A PASS AT 16% (3.7.B.3)
TANK STRAP SURFACE CORROSION
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Engine management light on
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside front caliper creaks
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Nail in offside rear tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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)
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)
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YJ03 XPS is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 XPS, 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 XPS registered?
YJ03 XPS is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2003.
Is YJ03 XPS safe to buy?
The MOT history for YJ03 XPS shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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