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YX03 MTK

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

167,915 mi
Last recorded167,915 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 MTK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 167,915 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 152,247 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 152,246 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 140,838 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 140,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 128,143 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Jul 2015 128,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 May 2014 120,731 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 113,754 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 103,172 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 93,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

driver window

n/s/front seat belt retracting slow

Fail 10 Nov 2010 93,412 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

driver window

n/s/front seat belt retracting slow

Pass 30 Nov 2009 81,183 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 81,183 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 73,707 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 68,106 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 59,233 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 55,794 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 MTK is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MTK, 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 MTK registered?

YX03 MTK is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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