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YJ53 OGV

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,392 mi
Last recorded135,392 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 OGV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2021 135,392 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 128,206 miles

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B

engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

oil leak in the engine bay

slight play in the steering/ shaft / U joint area

Fail 4 Sep 2019 128,206 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B

engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

oil leak in the engine bay

slight play in the steering/ shaft / U joint area

Pass 6 Aug 2018 124,655 miles

OSF tyre is getting close to the legal limit

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B

engine covers & under trays are fittet thus not allowing full inspection

non standard exhaust fitted

oil leak in the engine bay

slight play in the steering/ shaft / U joint area

Fail 2 Aug 2018 124,635 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

OSF tyre is getting close to the legal limit

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B

engine covers & under trays are fittet thus not allowing full inspection

non standard exhaust fitted

oil leak in the engine bay

slight play in the steering/ shaft / U joint area

Pass 19 Aug 2017 117,836 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 108,969 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear shock absorber upper mounting corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2016 108,969 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear shock absorber upper mounting corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2015 106,117 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 101,149 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 96,190 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 25 Apr 2013 95,606 miles

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

O/S/R tyre perished

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2012 91,109 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2012 91,103 miles

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

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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2011 85,396 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 85,381 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 80,401 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 73,313 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 62,615 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 62,600 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 52,776 miles

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

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

slight play in rear wheels - boomerang suspension arms

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 OGV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 OGV, 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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What year was YJ53 OGV registered?

YJ53 OGV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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