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YT03 OZJ

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

162,828 mi
Last recorded162,828 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 OZJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2015 162,828 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 154,735 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 145,735 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 129,504 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 107,489 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 83,857 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

discs corroded & worn,recomend replacment

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 59,948 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 19 May 2009 55,020 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 46,991 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 33,068 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 22,484 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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YT03 OZJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YT03 OZJ, 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 YT03 OZJ registered?

YT03 OZJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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