MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,130 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded going into hoses both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)
corrosion and wear on rear brake discs
corrosion on both sides rear radius arm brackets
sill covers fitted
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded going into hoses both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)
corrosion and wear on rear brake discs
corrosion on both sides rear radius arm brackets
sill covers fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)
O/S front tyre pressure low
headlamp image poor on both sides
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)
O/S front tyre pressure low
headlamp image poor on both sides
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brakepipes are slightly corroded
exhaust corroded
headlight switch slightly insecure
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust bracket corroded
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
exhaust bracket corroded
steering lock fault light
Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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VU03 YKX is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 VU03 YKX, 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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VU03 YKX is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 April 2003.
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