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YX03 CRU

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

108,806 mi
Last recorded108,806 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 CRU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 108,806 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 107,544 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stone chip

Pass 30 Aug 2024 106,260 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 104,705 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 103,379 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 101,135 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 99,039 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 86,754 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 84,318 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 79,475 miles

Front tyres worn unevenly.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Slight oil leak.

Pass 9 Jul 2015 79,475 miles

Front tyres worn unevenly.

Slight oil leak.

Pass 11 Aug 2014 72,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2013 67,451 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 62,781 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 57,122 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 50,348 miles

cut in outside wall of nearside front tyre

offside rear tyre worn

puncture in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2009 43,553 miles

creaking noise from front brakes

Pass 15 Jul 2008 38,030 miles

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

squeek from front brakes

steering lock malfunction warning message on

Fail 23 Jul 2007 30,751 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chip in windscreen

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm

slight wear on front discs

Pass 23 Jul 2007 30,751 miles

chip in windscreen

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm

slight wear on front discs

Pass 12 Jun 2006 23,086 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 CRU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 CRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YX03 CRU?

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What year was YX03 CRU registered?

YX03 CRU is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 May 2003.

Is YX03 CRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX03 CRU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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