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YX03 CVN

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,634 mi
Last recorded130,634 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 CVN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 130,634 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in Nearside fron tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2015 122,788 miles

FRONT FLEXIBLE SECTION OF EXHAUST HAS DETERIORATED

OFFSIDE REAR TOP SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING HAS CRACKED

Fail 23 Apr 2015 122,689 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT FLEXIBLE SECTION OF EXHAUST HAS DETERIORATED

OFFSIDE REAR TOP SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING HAS CRACKED

Pass 30 Apr 2014 111,042 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET IS MISSING

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT LIT

Fail 30 Apr 2014 111,042 miles

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

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

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET IS MISSING

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT LIT

Pass 30 Apr 2013 99,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 30 Apr 2013 99,243 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 9 Nov 2011 84,384 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 84,384 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 74,431 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 63,016 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 47,835 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 47,402 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 37,025 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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YX03 CVN is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CVN, 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 CVN registered?

YX03 CVN is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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