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YB53 BHK

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

103,877 mi
Last recorded103,877 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 BHK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 103,877 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 100,282 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded.

Pass 14 Aug 2017 97,084 miles

n/s/f shock absorber is weeping slightly

Pass 22 Jul 2016 89,000 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 89,000 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 79,594 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 79,585 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 79,296 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported

rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 24 Jul 2013 78,486 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 75,811 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 75,811 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 71,587 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 71,485 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 66,603 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)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 66,597 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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 19 Feb 2010 58,133 miles

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

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)

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 58,031 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 50,263 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2009 50,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 42,827 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 42,827 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2007 32,895 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 30,375 miles

very slight play in rear wheels - boomerang suspension arms

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 BHK is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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