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YJ03 XTK

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

136,821 mi
Last recorded136,821 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 XTK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 136,821 miles

EML light on

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect + corroded casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Strut top bearing noise

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect + corroded casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 136,821 miles

EML light on

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively PAS fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect + corroded casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Strut top bearing noise

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect + corroded casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 128,027 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to underneath.

eml w/l is on.

Fail 23 Apr 2018 128,008 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to underneath.

eml w/l is on.

Pass 24 Apr 2017 123,181 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 117,920 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2016 117,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2015 109,373 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine w/l is on.

exhaust bracket broken/adrift.

Pass 20 Feb 2014 103,021 miles

Oil leak

engine w/l is on.

exhaust weld broken

Fail 20 Feb 2014 103,021 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

engine w/l is on.

exhaust weld broken

Pass 7 Mar 2013 95,958 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)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 95,958 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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 12 Mar 2012 88,587 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2012 88,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2011 80,041 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 80,041 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 72,253 miles

n/s h/brake effort weaker.

Fail 5 Mar 2010 72,237 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

n/s/r tyre nailed.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 63,282 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 63,242 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 61,238 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Aug 2007 61,233 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 61,230 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 55,844 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 XTK is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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