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OY53 YEU

2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,991 mi
Last recorded158,991 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp81,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 YEU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 175 Bhp
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 158,991 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 158,991 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 143,907 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 143,907 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 127,544 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 111,900 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 95,316 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 76,652 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp?

Based on 2,133 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
6,778
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 74
position lamp(s) not working 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
coil spring incomplete 30
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29
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OY53 YEU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 81,520 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 Vector 175 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY53 YEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OY53 YEU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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