MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,353 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps have slight faded lenses (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills have surface corrosion (5.2.6)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak possible rocker cover gasket ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak possible rocker cover gasket ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both outer lenses clouded (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both outer lenses clouded (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
1 0f 3 rear exhaust mounts missing due to corrosion, not affecting security
both rear tyre are wearing out of shape on the inner edges
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both rear tyre are wearing out of shape on the inner edges
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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YC53 GRL is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 YC53 GRL, 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 YC53 GRL registered?
YC53 GRL is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2003.
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