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YJ03 XSR

2003 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

66,409 mi
Last recorded66,409 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 XSR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 66,409 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 66,067 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at front jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside front bumper corrner loose

rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2024 65,912 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 65,769 miles

rear silencer and clamp deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2022 65,292 miles

rear silencer and clamp deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2021 64,900 miles

rear silencer and clamp deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2020 64,882 miles

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 13 Mar 2019 64,648 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres near (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 14 Mar 2018 64,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded and leaking (7.1.2)

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 6 Mar 2017 63,888 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 62,646 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 61,410 miles

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

back silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 6 Mar 2014 59,785 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 57,655 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 55,301 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 53,040 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 49,269 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 16 Mar 2009 46,100 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 41,455 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 33,976 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 33,976 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 26,205 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 XSR is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 XSR, 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 XSR registered?

YJ03 XSR is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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