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YB53 BJE

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,198 mi
Last recorded129,198 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 BJE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 129,198 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 121,000 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 111,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 31 Aug 2013

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wipers slightly smearing

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2012 107,788 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 98,372 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 85,619 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 85,619 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front discs worn.

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

Pass 21 May 2009 72,235 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 69,184 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2009 69,184 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 50,312 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 35,459 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 35,459 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre wearing out of shgape and tread starting to crack

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 BJE is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJE, 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 BJE registered?

YB53 BJE is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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The MOT history for YB53 BJE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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