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YX03 MKA

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,176 mi
Last recorded154,176 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 MKA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 154,176 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 154,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 149,457 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 144,011 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre outer side wall.

deep cuts in n/s/f tyre outer side wall,but not down to cord.

slight play in n/s/r suspension top rose bush.

slight play in o/s/r suspension top rose bush.

Pass 3 Jul 2012 137,068 miles

both front tyres have damaged sidewalls

engine management light on

Fail 3 Jul 2012 137,068 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres have damaged sidewalls

engine management light on

Pass 30 Jul 2011 128,280 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 128,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 121,155 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 113,636 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 94,404 miles

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

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

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

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 31 Aug 2007 68,396 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 43,371 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 43,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 MKA is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MKA, 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 MKA registered?

YX03 MKA is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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