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YJ03 XSW

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

177,536 mi
Last recorded177,536 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 177,536 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust rusty

n/s front tyre cut in outer wall

rear axle rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2016 177,317 miles

n/srear tyre wearing on inner edgej

o/s screen chipped

rear window fully taped over

Fail 3 Jun 2016 176,317 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

o/s rear disc deterated

oil leake on to exhaust

rear axle rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2015 164,625 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2015 164,461 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 151,394 miles

o/s front lower bum per repaired

Fail 14 Mar 2014 150,138 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine man light on

n/s and o/s front back plates rusted

Pass 30 Apr 2013 136,583 miles

n/s front bumper

o/s front back plate rusted

o/s front bumper split

rear axle rusted

rear brake pipe nuts and ends rusted

rear exhaust and clamp badley rusted

Pass 30 Mar 2012 126,272 miles

front lower bumper damaged

o/s front back plate rusted

rear brake pipe nuts rusting

Pass 8 Apr 2011 113,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 113,968 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 99,785 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 86,491 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 47,596 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 19,121 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 XSW is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XSW, 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 XSW is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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