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YJ03 XRM

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

151,046 mi
Last recorded151,046 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 XRM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 151,046 miles

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

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

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

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

headlamps deteriorated

Fail 14 May 2018 151,036 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2016 147,192 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 141,661 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 141,634 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 139,388 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 139,388 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Fail 15 Mar 2013 135,019 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 135,019 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 129,220 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 124,699 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 118,377 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 112,503 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 112,503 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 108,094 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 108,021 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 102,791 miles

Advisory: both front tyres wearing on inside edge.

Advisory; flexi-exhaust outer protective cover loose.

Advisory; rear number plate peeling off.

Fail 28 Mar 2007 102,757 miles

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

Advisory: flexi-exhaust outer protective cover loose.

Advisory: rear number plate peeling off.

Advisory; both front tyres wearing on the inside edge.

Pass 28 Mar 2006 98,388 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 XRM is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XRM, 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 XRM is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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