MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,572 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer arch area (5.2.6)
Offside Rear tyre slight cracking/perishing
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front surface corrosion to inner wheel arch
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both outer wheel arches have corrosion
bulkhead has slight flexing
exhaust system corroded
front and rear registration plates deterioated
rear coil springs slight corrosion
slight play in adjustable steering column felt at steering wheel
steering system feels rough when turned by hand
surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle
towbar corroded
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan area (5.2.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting spare wheel well area (6.6.6)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front surface corrosion to inner wheel arch
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both outer wheel arches have corrosion
bulkhead has slight flexing
exhaust system corroded
front and rear registration plates deterioated
oil from power steering leak covered suspension components and brake disc back plates
rear coil springs slight corrosion
slight play in adjustable steering column felt at steering wheel
steering system feels rough when turned by hand
surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle
towbar corroded
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
flex and corrosion in bulkhead
front and rear number plates in poor condition
front tyres wearing on inner edges
oil leak
sill covers , undertrays covers fitted
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
plastic sill covers fitted
rear silencer coroded and heat shield loose
slight flex and corosion by steering rack and brake servo mounts
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
flex in bulkhead next to steering rack and servo mounts
plastic sill covers fitted
slight corosion on power steering pipes
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
slight flex in bulkhead
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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DA52 YMJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.
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 YMJ, 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 YMJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 January 2003.
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