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YX03 CVF

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

89,198 mi
Last recorded89,198 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 89,198 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 89,198 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 85,024 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.WASH DELIVERY POOR.HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.F BRAKE HOSES VERY CLOSE TO FOULING STRUTS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.N/S/R TYRE EDGE WORN/WALL DAMAGE.DISCS CORRODED.LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.NOISE STEERING COLUMN.

Fail 24 Jun 2014 85,001 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

NOISE STEERING COLUMN.

WASH DELIVERY POOR.SCREEN DAMAGE.OIL LEVEL BELOW MON-OFF STICK-MAJOR LEAK.HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.F BRAKE HOSES VERY CLOSE TO FOULING STRUTS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.N/S/R TYRE EDGE WORN/WALL DAMAGE.DISCS CORRODED.LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 79,242 miles

oil leak from engine, noise from steering wheel /coloumn and rear number plate becoming insecure

Fail 14 Jun 2013 79,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak from engine, noise from steering wheel /coloumn and rear number plate becoming insecure

Fail 29 Jun 2012 72,998 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 72,998 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 67,656 miles

OIL LEVEL MIN/LEAKS.F BRAKE HOSES VERY CLOSE TO FOULING STRUTS.F DISCS WORN/CORRODED-BRAKE BALANCE POOR.NOISE STEERING COLUMN?

Fail 29 Jun 2011 67,656 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OIL LEVEL MIN/LEAKS.F BRAKE HOSES VERY CLOSE TO FOULING STRUTS.F DISCS WORN/CORRODED-BRAKE BALANCE POOR.NOISE STEERING COLUMN?

Pass 30 Jun 2010 61,328 miles

WASH DELIVERY POOR.BRAKES-LONG PEDAL TRAVEL-F+R DISCS WORN/CORRODED-BALANCE POOR-O/S/F HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT.OIL LEVEL LOW.O/S/R TYRE-VERY CLOSE LIMIT-NAIL-WALL DAMAGE.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 54,731 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 54,731 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL-F+R DISCS WORN/CORRODED.O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT.OIL LEVEL MIN.O/S/R TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.

Fail 26 Jun 2008 48,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

SCREEN DAMAGE.BRAKES-F+R DISCS WORN/CORRODED-BALANCE POOR.TYRES-O/S/F+N/S/F VERY CLOSE LIMIT-O/S/R+N/S/R CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 48,858 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.BRAKES-F+R DISCS WORN/CORRODED-BALANCE POOR.TYRES-O/S/F+N/S/F VERY CLOSE LIMIT-O/S/R+N/S/R CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 43,960 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO WEAR AND CORRODE

Pass 17 May 2006 37,220 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 CVF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc 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 CVF, 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

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What year was YX03 CVF registered?

YX03 CVF is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 June 2003.

Is YX03 CVF safe to buy?

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