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YV03 XNE

2003 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,220 mi
Last recorded106,220 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 XNE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 106,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 101,660 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 98,024 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Mar 2017 97,951 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rose Joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rose Joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 94,390 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 94,361 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 90,279 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 86,128 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 77,685 miles

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

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

o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 20 Mar 2012 69,526 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mounting corroded/broken

Pass 22 Mar 2011 60,695 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 60,695 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 52,052 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 52,052 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 42,395 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 35,470 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 25,537 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 25,537 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 23,860 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 22,848 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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YV03 XNE is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YV03 XNE, 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 YV03 XNE registered?

YV03 XNE is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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