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YX03 CVJ

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

108,115 mi
Last recorded108,115 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 CVJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 108,115 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 108,115 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 100,522 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2017 100,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2016 100,084 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 100,084 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 91,219 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 91,219 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2014 86,551 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 86,551 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 86,186 miles

n/s/f brake sliggtly grabbing

Fail 7 Oct 2013 86,186 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s/f brake sliggtly grabbing

Pass 9 Oct 2012 85,323 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 64,446 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 83,298 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 80,501 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 72,543 miles

N/S/R DOOR NOT OPENING FROM OUTSIDE AND INSIDE

Fail 24 May 2008 72,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

N/S/R DOOR NOT OPENING FROM OUTSIDE AND INSIDE

Pass 2 Jun 2007 67,708 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 67,708 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2006 56,596 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2006 56,596 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 CVJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CVJ, 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 CVJ registered?

YX03 CVJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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