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FY03 YAV

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,155 mi
Last recorded148,155 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 YAV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 148,155 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

cover fitted under engine obscuring some components

Fail 7 Oct 2019 148,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

cover fitted under engine obscuring some components

Pass 8 Sep 2018 143,883 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 139,265 miles

Offside Front drive seat belt slow to retracked

Fail 2 Oct 2017 139,261 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front drive seat belt slow to retracked

Pass 27 Sep 2016 135,533 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt slow to return (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Oct 2015 130,091 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 118,789 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 118,785 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 110,127 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 97,874 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 97,873 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 86,838 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 75,923 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 65,096 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 49,965 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 42,046 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 32,978 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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FY03 YAV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FY03 YAV, 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 FY03 YAV registered?

FY03 YAV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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