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YJ53 OGL

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,626 mi
Last recorded126,626 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 OGL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 126,626 miles

Both front heads cloudy

Engine oil leak

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' shape bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on limit of 1.6mm on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn low

Pass 9 Sep 2014 123,299 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 123,299 miles

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 111,878 miles

Engine oil mist

poly 'V' belt cracked

Fail 5 Sep 2013 111,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine oil mist

poly 'V' belt cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2012 99,149 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 88,791 miles

Front brake discs worn and slightly corroded

Fuel filter very corroded

Nearside rear tyre on limit of 1.6mm on inner edge, also feathered on inner edge

Offside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 85,477 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2010 85,477 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2009 73,461 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 73,457 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 61,018 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 47,180 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 47,180 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 44,878 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 OGL 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 66.7%.

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 OGL, 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 OGL is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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