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YX03 AHM

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,582 mi
Last recorded112,582 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 AHM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 112,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 106,480 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 101,449 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 96,874 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear exhaust back box corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 92,612 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 92,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 89,130 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 86,546 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 82,126 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 79,246 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 75,847 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 72,944 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 70,992 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 69,211 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 69,206 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 65,359 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Sep 2010 65,357 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Sep 2009 58,962 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 58,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 51,200 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 49,662 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 41,433 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 AHM is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YX03 AHM, 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 AHM registered?

YX03 AHM is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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