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YJ53 OFP

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,541 mi
Last recorded141,541 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 OFP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 141,541 miles

Front exhaust flexi joint poor condition.

Offside Front Tyre perhised.

Slight play to both rear hubs.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 141,528 miles

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

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

Front exhaust flexi joint poor condition.

Offside Front Tyre perhised.

Slight play to both rear hubs.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 126,445 miles

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 126,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 115,827 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 115,811 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 107,191 miles

airbag warning lamp on

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 107,191 miles

airbag warning lamp on

Pass 15 Jul 2011 98,962 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 90,502 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 89,832 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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YJ53 OFP is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 OFP, 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 OFP is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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