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YB53 BJF

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,751 mi
Last recorded122,751 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 BJF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 122,751 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak from offside of engine

Fail 30 Nov 2012 122,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

oil leak from offside of engine

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 98,678 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs worn

oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Nov 2010 68,892 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 61,665 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn unevern

Pass 13 Feb 2009 52,476 miles

Offside front tyre wearing low of tread on outside shoulder of tyre.

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2009 52,466 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre wearing low of tread on outside shoulder of tyre.

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2008 41,900 miles

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

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

front wheels quite hard to rotate

slight play in front wheels

Fail 5 Feb 2008 41,900 miles

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

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

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

front wheels quite hard to rotate

slight play in front wheels

Pass 12 Feb 2007 29,760 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 BJF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BJF, 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 BJF registered?

YB53 BJF is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 December 2003.

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