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DA52 YMF

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,652 mi
Last recorded137,652 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 YMF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 137,652 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 125,005 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 125,005 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 177,224 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 175,130 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 172,421 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 172,421 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

REAR EXAUST RUBBER MOUNT SPLIT

Pass 17 Aug 2012 169,141 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 165,382 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 159,942 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 155,878 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 150,620 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 143,139 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 116,145 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2006 116,145 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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DA52 YMF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YMF, 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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DA52 YMF is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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