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YX03 MLZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

126,270 mi
Last recorded126,270 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 MLZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 126,270 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 124,227 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 117,484 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (1.7mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe plastic coating showing signs of water ingress

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe plastic coating showing signs of water ingress

Pass 2 Jul 2018 112,208 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 112,208 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 109,993 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 106,459 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 106,459 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 102,965 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 102,965 miles

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 99,475 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 99,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 96,303 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

centre exhaust mounting insecure

Fail 29 Jun 2012 92,779 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 92,779 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 84,021 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 84,021 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 66,538 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 66,538 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 53,267 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 53,259 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 41,657 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 27,335 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 MLZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MLZ, 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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YX03 MLZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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