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DA52 YMD

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,673 mi
Last recorded155,673 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 YMD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 155,673 miles

oil leack

Pass 18 Mar 2015 153,381 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 153,381 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2013 144,595 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 138,884 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 130,766 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 130,694 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 119,436 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 119,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 106,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 26 Mar 2008 92,782 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 77,443 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 64,317 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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DA52 YMD is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DA52 YMD, 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 DA52 YMD registered?

DA52 YMD is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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The MOT history for DA52 YMD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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