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YB53 BHJ

2003 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,281 mi
Last recorded95,281 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 BHJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2011 95,281 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 78,335 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 77,124 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 77,124 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 69,063 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 61,623 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 54,808 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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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YB53 BHJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YB53 BHJ, 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 YB53 BHJ registered?

YB53 BHJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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The MOT history for YB53 BHJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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