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D16 VYH

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,819 mi
Last recorded98,819 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 VYH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 98,819 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 98,818 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 90,207 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

boot lid opens but has restricted movement

both front tyre treads at 3mm

both rear shock absorbers weak

offside rear tyre tread at 3mm

Fail 22 Mar 2017 90,207 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

boot lid opens but has restricted movement

both front tyre treads at 3mm

both rear shock absorbers weak

offside rear tyre tread at 3mm

Pass 22 Mar 2016 84,443 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs are rusted (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 84,441 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)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs are rusted (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 84,078 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 83,042 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 80,698 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 77,932 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 77,932 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 70,446 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise low pressure in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Oct 2011 70,446 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

advise low pressure in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2010 62,327 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 55,330 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 42,495 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 27,446 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 22,817 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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D16 VYH 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 D16 VYH, 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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D16 VYH is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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