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YB53 NCU

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,099 mi
Last recorded108,099 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 NCU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 108,099 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 108,099 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipe connectors corroded

rear subframe signs of corrosion

sill covers both sides

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under bonnet both front susspension mount slight corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2012 99,565 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear exhaust bracket snap

Pass 18 Oct 2011 86,516 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 86,408 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

front and rear brake discs poor

Pass 4 Dec 2010 77,372 miles

front number plate fadeing

n/s/r outer sidelight and brake light not working

Pass 19 Dec 2009 63,512 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in rack ends

Pass 19 Dec 2008 48,750 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 33,757 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 23,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake imbalance 21 percent

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 NCU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NCU, 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 NCU registered?

YB53 NCU is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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