MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,933 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Advise Density of O/S/F Headlamp aim is just acceptable.
Advise N/S/F Tyre is wearing on the inside edge but is acceptable.
Advise rear Exhaust rubber is split but exhaust is still adequately supported.
Advise surface corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F Brake pipes.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advise Density of O/S/F Headlamp aim is just acceptable.
Advise N/S/F Tyre is wearing on the inside edge but is acceptable.
Advise rear Exhaust rubber is split but exhaust is still adequately supported.
Advise surface corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F Brake pipes.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
advise rear disc and disc pads
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YB53 BHL is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 BHL, 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 BHL registered?
YB53 BHL is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2003.
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