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YX03 CKV

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

138,189 mi
Last recorded138,189 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 CKV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 138,189 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 138,189 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 125,236 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 117,200 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 109,075 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing quicker on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2016 95,068 miles

Front Track rod end has a slight groove in the neck N/s and o/s (2.2.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Rear shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

Pass 25 Apr 2014 85,683 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing and cracked on outer edge (not showing cords)

offside rear tyre has cracks in tread and on outer edge (not showing cords)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 85,683 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre wearing and cracked on outer edge (not showing cords)

offside rear tyre has cracks in tread and on outer edge (not showing cords)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 76,869 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 74,563 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 69,588 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 66,341 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 52,334 miles

Advise front registration plate damaged.

Advise near side front brake disc corroding.

Advise rear tyres feathered.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2007 32,255 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 26,732 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 CKV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 CKV, 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 CKV registered?

YX03 CKV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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