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AP03 YAW

2003 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

148,850 mi
Last recorded148,850 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 YAW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 148,850 miles

Rear slight corrosion on rear shock mounting brackets

Fail 23 Aug 2018 148,849 miles

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

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

Road wheel more than one fixing missing four bolts missing from wheels (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear slight corrosion on rear shock mounting brackets

Pass 5 Sep 2017 142,226 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 130,973 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 123,890 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 123,890 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 120,030 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 120,030 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 109,131 miles

o/s/r tyre tread slightly deformed

Pass 23 Oct 2012 101,557 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 101,024 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 93,436 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 87,539 miles

ADVISE DAMAGE ON O/SIDE REAR LAMP

Fail 26 Aug 2010 87,539 miles

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

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

ADVISE DAMAGE ON O/SIDE REAR LAMP

Pass 28 Aug 2009 79,801 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 67,223 miles

both front tyres getting low

Pass 14 Aug 2007 49,584 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 33,471 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 33,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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AP03 YAW is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc 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 AP03 YAW, 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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AP03 YAW is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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