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YJ53 OGO

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

170,822 mi
Last recorded170,822 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 OGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 170,822 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 170,822 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 156,772 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 150,929 miles

Central exhaust rusty/flexi joint rusty

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) drum stick ()

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres becoming worn and have surface cracks

Fail 6 Apr 2017 150,929 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Central exhaust rusty/flexi joint rusty

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) drum stick ()

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres becoming worn and have surface cracks

Pass 25 Mar 2016 148,026 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 148,026 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 142,620 miles

Front bumper insecure

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear both tyres are perishing and have small cracks appearing

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 136,804 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 131,634 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 128,443 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 115,146 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 104,730 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 30 Mar 2009 95,084 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 84,555 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)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 74,181 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low inside edge

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 OGO is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YJ53 OGO, 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 OGO is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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