YJ03XRK - SAAB 9-3

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Vehicle Overview

Make

SAAB

Model

9-3

Colour

Grey

Year

2003

First Registered

April 2003

First Used

10 April 2003

Technical Details

Engine Capacity

1998 cc

Engine Size

1998 cc

Fuel Type

Petrol

Wheelplan

2 AXLE RIGID BODY

Weight

Not available

Environmental Impact

CO2 Emissions

218 g/km

Euro Status

Not available

Real Driving Emissions

Not available

Status & Compliance

Tax Status

SORN

Tax Due Date

Not available

Type Approval

Last V5C

11/07/2016

Data provided by DVLA

MOT History

Vehicle testing history with 32 MOT tests

Understanding MOT Defect Categories

Dangerous Direct and immediate risk to road safety or the environment. Vehicle must not be driven until repaired.

Major May affect safety, environment, or other road users. Repair immediately.

Minor No significant effect on safety but should be repaired as soon as possible.

Advisory Could become more serious in the future. Monitor and repair if necessary.

Total Tests

Passed Tests

Failed Tests

Latest Test

Passed

Passed - 01 April 2025

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 136,209 mi

Expires: 31 March 2026

Minors: 1 Advisories: 12

Minor Defects:

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

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory headlamp washers not working
Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory exhaust emissions very close to limits
Advisory Nearside possible leak on steering rack not dripping advise boot removal and further investigation.

Failed - 28 March 2025

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 136,208 mi

Major: 3 Minors: 2 Advisories: 13

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Major Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Major Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top strut mounting area under bonnet holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Minor Defects:

Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Minor Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory headlamp washers not working
Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory exhaust emissions very close to limits
Advisory Nearside possible leak on steering rack not dripping advise boot removal and further investigation.
Advisory steering lock fault message on dashboard advise further attention

Passed - 12 October 2023

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 134,379 mi

Expires: 11 October 2024

Advisories: 3

Failed - 29 September 2023

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 134,371 mi

Major: 6 Advisories: 3

Major Defects:

Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Major Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Major Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Major Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Major Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Major Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Passed - 22 September 2022

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 132,292 mi

Expires: 21 September 2023

Advisories: 6

Failed - 20 September 2022 Dangerous Defects

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 132,287 mi

Dangerous: 1 Major: 5 Advisories: 6

Dangerous Defects:

Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Major Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Major Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn Front tie rod arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Rear subframe corroded
Advisory Handbrake travel getting high

Passed - 14 September 2021

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 128,083 mi

Expires: 13 September 2022

Advisories: 6

Passed - 05 September 2020

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 125,131 mi

Expires: 04 September 2021

Advisories: 6

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Offside front shock absorber corroded
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Failed - 28 August 2020 Dangerous Defects

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 125,130 mi

Dangerous: 1 Major: 10 Advisories: 6

Dangerous Defects:

Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Major Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Major Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Major Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Major Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Major Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Major Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Major Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Major Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Major Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Offside front shock absorber corroded
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Passed - 19 August 2019

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 121,940 mi

Expires: 18 August 2020

Advisories: 6

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrded (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Rear Suspension components corrded
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Rear TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Failed - 16 August 2019 Dangerous Defects

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 121,938 mi

Dangerous: 5 Major: 5 Minors: 1 Advisories: 9

Dangerous Defects:

Dangerous Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Dangerous Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Dangerous Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Dangerous Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Major Defects:

Major Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Major Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Major Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Major Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Minor Defects:

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

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrded (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Rear Suspension components corrded
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Passed - 17 August 2018

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 111,117 mi

Expires: 16 August 2019

Advisories: 14

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened strut mounting assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Failed - 10 August 2018

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 110,909 mi

Major: 8 Minors: 2 Advisories: 14

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Major Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Major Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Major Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Major Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Major Oil leaking excessively from engine Possibility of hydraulic fluid leak - unable to ascertain due to excessive coverage. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Major Offside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened strut mounting assembly. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Minor Defects:

Minor Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Minor Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened strut mounting assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Passed - 15 August 2017

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 96,451 mi

Expires: 14 August 2018

Advisories: 1

Failed - 11 August 2017

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 96,374 mi

Major: 2 Advisories: 2

Passed - 29 June 2016

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 83,907 mi

Expires: 28 June 2017

Advisories: 7

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing uneven (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory Rear coils springs corroding
Advisory Centre exhaust clamp missing exhaust still supported
Advisory Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Rear slight knocking noise from rear suspension

Failed - 29 June 2016

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 83,907 mi

Advisories: 7

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing uneven (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory Rear coils springs corroding
Advisory Centre exhaust clamp missing exhaust still supported
Advisory Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Rear slight knocking noise from rear suspension

Passed - 03 June 2015

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 67,968 mi

Expires: 02 June 2016

Failed - 03 June 2015

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 67,960 mi

Major: 1

Passed - 03 June 2014

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 65,177 mi

Expires: 02 June 2015

Failed - 02 June 2014

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 65,175 mi

Major: 1

Passed - 31 May 2013

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 63,439 mi

Expires: 31 May 2014

Failed - 31 May 2013

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 63,439 mi

Major: 1

Passed - 01 June 2012

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 59,184 mi

Expires: 31 May 2013

Failed - 31 May 2012

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 59,182 mi

Major: 1

Passed - 31 May 2011

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 53,508 mi

Expires: 30 May 2012

Advisories: 1

Failed - 31 May 2011

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 53,508 mi

Major: 5 Advisories: 1

Major Defects:

Major Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Major Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Major Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Major Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Major Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Passed - 24 May 2010

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 45,450 mi

Expires: 23 May 2011

Passed - 29 September 2009

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 42,820 mi

Expires: 30 September 2010

Advisories: 2

Passed - 25 September 2008

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 38,528 mi

Expires: 30 September 2009

Advisories: 2

Passed - 01 October 2007

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 34,291 mi

Expires: 30 September 2008

Advisories: 2

Passed - 06 April 2006

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 26,682 mi

Expires: 10 April 2007

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the MOT due for YJ03XRK?

The MOT expires on 31 March 2026.

What is the tax status of YJ03XRK?

The tax status is SORN.

What are the specifications of YJ03XRK?

This is a 2003 SAAB 9-3 in Grey. It runs on Petrol with a 1998cc engine.

What is the environmental impact of YJ03XRK?

This vehicle produces 218 g/km of CO2 emissions.