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YX03 MKC

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,346 mi
Last recorded104,346 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 MKC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 104,346 miles

Central Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 104,341 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Central Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 96,828 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 96,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 88,653 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 88,653 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 82,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs worn

o/s/r tyre out of shape

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 4 Jul 2015 82,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs worn

o/s/r tyre out of shape

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 9 Jul 2014 74,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inside edge

Fail 4 Jul 2014 74,641 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inside edge

Pass 4 Jul 2013 66,346 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 63,484 miles

air bag light on

Pass 14 Jun 2011 58,434 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 53,787 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 53,745 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 47,336 miles

offside and nearside rear upper suspension arms, slight play in bushes

Pass 29 May 2008 40,352 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 32,076 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 24,257 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 MKC is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MKC, 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 MKC registered?

YX03 MKC is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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