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YB53 BHU

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

63,468 mi
Last recorded63,468 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 BHU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 63,468 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 48,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 39,784 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 38,576 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 38,576 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 36,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 34,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 33,316 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 30,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And Offside Front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured And Offside Rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 30,380 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil Cooler Area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And Offside Front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured And Offside Rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 29,411 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 27,995 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 25,970 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 24,129 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 22,516 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 20,990 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 19,135 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 17,268 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 15,201 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 12,953 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 11,087 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 8,974 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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YB53 BHU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BHU, 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 YB53 BHU registered?

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

Is YB53 BHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB53 BHU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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