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YX53 CJU

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

86,509 mi
Last recorded86,509 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 CJU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2024 86,509 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres edgers wear

both front tyres edgers wear

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear sub-frame and suspension parts deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2023 84,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 83,990 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 81,467 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front slight corrosion on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front shockers (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

both headlights slightly opaque

plastic sill covers fitted obscuring full sill check

Fail 17 Dec 2021 81,466 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front slight corrosion on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front shockers (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

both headlights slightly opaque

plastic sill covers fitted obscuring full sill check

Fail 16 Aug 2021 81,444 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front link rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Indicator switch faulty not operating on left side if pressure removed fron switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front shockers (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

plastic sill covers fitted obscuring full sill check

Pass 28 Jun 2019 81,157 miles

all rear brakepipes corroded but not excessive

both rear tyres low

front shockers weak

Pass 11 Oct 2017 79,524 miles

different size tyres front to rear

front shockers weak

rear tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 28 Oct 2016 75,424 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 75,424 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 71,592 miles

Advise slight play in n/s/f balljoint

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 71,585 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Advise slight play in n/s/f balljoint

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 67,232 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 67,230 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 62,930 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 61,299 miles

Advise front brakes 20% out of ballance

Fail 18 Jun 2012 61,299 miles

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

Advise front brakes 20% out of ballance

Pass 31 Mar 2011 56,457 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 51,251 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 51,229 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 45,034 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 45,022 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 34,495 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 23,392 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 23,392 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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YX53 CJU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 YX53 CJU, 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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YX53 CJU is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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