MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,099 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
exhaust system corroded
rear exhaust bracket snap
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
front number plate fadeing
n/s/r outer sidelight and brake light not working
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight play in rack ends
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is YB53 NCU safe to buy?
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