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T11 YAP

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

137,293 mi
Last recorded137,293 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT11 YAP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 137,293 miles

engine lower stabiliser rubber perishing

Pass 18 Jul 2025 134,781 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 134,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 132,154 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 132,153 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2023 129,889 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 129,889 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 126,885 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 11 Jul 2022 126,885 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2021 124,183 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 122,853 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 119,378 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 119,378 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 115,159 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 115,159 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 110,569 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 106,162 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 102,050 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 98,133 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 91,082 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 83,117 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 73,863 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 66,351 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 59,218 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 59,211 miles

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2008 51,931 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 45,085 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 45,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 37,832 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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T11 YAP is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T11 YAP, 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 T11 YAP registered?

T11 YAP is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is T11 YAP safe to buy?

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