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YN03 ESV

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

165,409 mi
Last recorded165,409 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 ESV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 165,409 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play x2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 156,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 156,953 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 147,866 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 140,178 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 130,678 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 119,899 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 113,949 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 113,949 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 100,265 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 100,265 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 93,217 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 93,217 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 85,733 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 77,911 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 69,205 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 69,194 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 60,556 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 60,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 50,652 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 50,565 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 46,362 miles

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

REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

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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YN03 ESV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YN03 ESV, 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 YN03 ESV registered?

YN03 ESV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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