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YJ03 XPT

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

161,403 mi
Last recorded161,403 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 XPT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2020 161,403 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 150,391 miles

2x Park brake cable brackets deteriorated

Both front position lamps flash whilst switched off

Coolant leak

EML illuminated

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)

Oil Leak

Pass 3 Dec 2014 137,407 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front position lamps flash intermittantly when all lights switched off

Fail 2 Dec 2014 137,407 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front position lamps flash intermittantly when all lights switched off

Pass 15 Nov 2013 125,997 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 117,976 miles

All tyres wearing inner edge

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 117,954 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

All tyres wearing inner edge

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 111,216 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 104,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 104,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear 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 15 Jul 2009 98,396 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 90,069 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 85,617 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 80,618 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 XPT is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc 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 XPT, 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 XPT registered?

YJ03 XPT is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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