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YX03 AGC

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,065 mi
Last recorded139,065 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 AGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 139,065 miles

brake fluid level low

Fail 3 Jul 2017 139,064 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake fluid level low

Pass 5 Jul 2016 129,637 miles

Engine has oil leakage, check seals

Fail 5 Jul 2016 129,637 miles

Engine has oil leakage, check seals

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater incorrect colour Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 119,763 miles

battery light was on

oil leak's

Fail 8 Jun 2015 119,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

battery light was on

oil leak's

Pass 24 Jun 2014 110,487 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 101,296 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 93,525 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 93,525 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 86,343 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 74,175 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 74,171 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 62,156 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 48,384 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 31,559 miles

offside nearside rear suspension bearings slight play

Fail 25 Jun 2007 32,559 miles

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

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)

offside nearside rear suspension bearings slight play

Pass 22 May 2006 23,870 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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YX03 AGC is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YX03 AGC, 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 YX03 AGC registered?

YX03 AGC is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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