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VU03 YLE

2003 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,918 mi
Last recorded185,918 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 YLE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 185,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front seatbelt slow to retact.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 175,699 miles

Offside rear brake binding slightly, Slight oil leak from power steering,Rear exhaust heatsheild insecure, Offside rear tyre 4mm perishing.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 175,699 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding slightly, Slight oil leak from power steering,Rear exhaust heatsheild insecure, Offside rear tyre 4mm perishing.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 166,488 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2012 154,354 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 154,354 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 138,385 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 138,385 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Dampness around P.A.S reservoir

Pass 4 Mar 2010 121,710 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 107,689 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 107,689 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 92,386 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 78,573 miles

near side rear tyre close to limit on outer edge

noise from off side front brake caliper

Pass 27 Mar 2006 61,874 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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VU03 YLE is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VU03 YLE, 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 VU03 YLE registered?

VU03 YLE is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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