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YX03 MJK

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

113,762 mi
Last recorded113,762 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 MJK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 113,762 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 110,605 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 106,576 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 105,999 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 105,999 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 104,433 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 103,562 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml on

Pass 18 Aug 2016 102,333 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 100,981 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 96,409 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 91,127 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 86,704 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 86,704 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 81,386 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 76,205 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 71,250 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 71,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 64,947 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 59,025 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 51,719 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 51,716 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake "clicking" on drivers side front when pedal depressed.

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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 MJK is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MJK, 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 MJK registered?

YX03 MJK is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 July 2003.

Is YX03 MJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX03 MJK shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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