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YX03 CJZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

176,791 mi
Last recorded176,791 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 CJZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 176,791 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 176,737 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 153,771 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 153,771 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 125,027 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 125,027 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 121,768 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 121,768 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 117,803 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 47,566 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 111,008 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 105,268 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 99,399 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 93,419 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 80,320 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 CJZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 CJZ, 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 CJZ registered?

YX03 CJZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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