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YB03 HPZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,580 mi
Last recorded110,580 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 HPZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 110,580 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 110,541 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 108,988 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 107,591 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 107,591 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 105,435 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 103,207 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 101,007 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 98,352 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 95,227 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 91,659 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 85,764 miles

Offside rear brake pads low.

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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YB03 HPZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YB03 HPZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB03 HPZ registered?

YB03 HPZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is YB03 HPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB03 HPZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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