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YJ53 GZZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,498 mi
Last recorded145,498 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 GZZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 145,498 miles

Engine warning light is on

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 145,495 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Engine warning light is on

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 115,840 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 115,840 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

EML On

Coolant Low

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 95,880 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 95,856 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 83,662 miles

engine oil leak

osf tyre side wall cut

rear discs worn

Fail 18 Jan 2012 83,662 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil leak

osf tyre side wall cut

rear discs worn

Pass 20 Jan 2011 65,233 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 46,498 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 32,372 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 32,357 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 21,972 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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YJ53 GZZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 YJ53 GZZ, 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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YJ53 GZZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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