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YX03 CLJ

2003 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,170 mi
Last recorded150,170 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 CLJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 150,170 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 150,170 miles

Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks on side wall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 146,181 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 141,608 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front head lamp beam image dull

Pass 15 Jan 2014 135,152 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front head lamp's beam image dull

Pass 21 Dec 2012 130,593 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2012 130,593 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 125,719 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 116,895 miles

under engine gaurd fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2010 116,892 miles

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

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

under engine gaurd fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2009 89,474 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 89,474 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 66,485 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 52,979 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 36,265 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 29,624 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 CLJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CLJ, 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 CLJ registered?

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

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