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YJ03 XRS

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,932 mi
Last recorded173,932 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 173,932 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 167,968 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 161,738 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 161,612 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 155,339 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 155,132 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 155,132 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 153,340 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 143,890 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 122,758 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 120,572 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 114,760 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 109,791 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 108,427 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 108,427 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)

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 XRS is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XRS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ03 XRS registered?

YJ03 XRS is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is YJ03 XRS safe to buy?

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