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Y15 RAT

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,915 mi
Last recorded133,915 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY15 RAT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 133,915 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 133,099 miles

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

Underbody surface corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2023 132,342 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 132,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 131,876 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 131,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 130,572 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 129,391 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 128,629 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 127,410 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 126,511 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 125,979 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 124,809 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 123,551 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 123,551 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 121,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 121,896 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 120,909 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 113,654 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 96,984 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 80,267 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 63,419 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 44,239 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 26,312 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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Y15 RAT is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y15 RAT, 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 Y15 RAT registered?

Y15 RAT is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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