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YJ53 ONO

2003 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

44,027 mi
Last recorded44,027 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 ONO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 44,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside parking brake needs slightly adjusting

Pass 4 Oct 2024 43,227 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 42,795 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 42,317 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 42,055 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 42,055 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 41,341 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 40,462 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 39,711 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 39,711 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 38,872 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 38,374 miles

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

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

front brake discs are rusty

Fail 12 Jul 2016 38,374 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs are rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2015 37,990 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 37,308 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 36,944 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 36,944 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 36,886 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 36,701 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 35,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 35,854 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 33,629 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 28,586 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 20,664 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 ONO is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ONO, 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 ONO registered?

YJ53 ONO is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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The MOT history for YJ53 ONO shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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