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YJ03 XRT

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,138 mi
Last recorded139,138 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 XRT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 139,138 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 138,526 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 137,295 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 135,529 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 133,318 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 130,404 miles

Both Rear Brake Disc's Have Excessive Surface Corrosion

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side front tyre side wall cracking

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 129,794 miles

ADVISE EXHAUST FLEXY PIPE BLOWING SLIGHTLY

ADVISE REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

Pass 26 Mar 2009 126,607 miles

Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 126,603 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 108,059 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 90,265 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 90,265 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 28 Mar 2006 66,116 miles

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

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

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 XRT is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XRT, 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 XRT registered?

YJ03 XRT is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YJ03 XRT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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