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YX03 CKC

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

120,888 mi
Last recorded120,888 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 120,888 miles

advise damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall and appears to been stuck down

advise damp around power steering bottle

advise drivers seatbelt slow to retract

advise engine managment light on

advise o/s/f tyre tread getting low

advise play in rear top suspension bushes

Fail 5 Jun 2015 120,888 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

advise damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall and appears to been stuck down

advise damp around power steering bottle

advise drivers seatbelt slow to retract

advise engine managment light on

advise o/s/f tyre tread getting low

advise play in rear top suspension bushes

advise rear brake discs worn and o/s/r brake pads low

Fail 4 Jun 2014 114,894 miles

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

brake fluid low

front tyre close to legal limit 1,6mm advise replacement

Pass 4 Jun 2014 114,894 miles

brake fluid low

front tyre close to legal limit 1,6mm advise replacement

Pass 28 May 2013 104,857 miles

nearside rear tyre tread is on 1.6mm limit

rear suspension top joints slightly worn

Fail 28 May 2013 104,857 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

nearside rear tyre tread is on 1.6mm limit

rear suspension top joints slightly worn

Pass 28 May 2012 95,126 miles

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

advise dip stick showed no oil level

n/s/r top arm has play in a bush

Pass 8 Jun 2011 84,996 miles

advise brake fluid below max mark

advise oil leak around engine

Fail 8 Jun 2011 84,996 miles

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

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

advise brake fluid below max mark

advise oil leak around engine

Pass 16 Mar 2010 71,971 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 71,971 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 66,052 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 66,052 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 59,568 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 49,922 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 40,588 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 40,587 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

oil leak

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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YX03 CKC is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CKC, 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 CKC registered?

YX03 CKC is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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