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YC53 GRL

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Lpg 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

187,353 mi
Last recorded187,353 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 GRL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 187,353 miles

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 175,422 miles

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)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 175,197 miles

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 161,282 miles

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)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 161,282 miles

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)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 147,951 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 147,951 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 134,389 miles

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)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 134,389 miles

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)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 120,903 miles

1 0f 3 rear exhaust mounts missing due to corrosion, not affecting security

Pass 4 Oct 2011 109,446 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 90,094 miles

both rear tyre are wearing out of shape on the inner edges

Fail 4 Oct 2010 90,094 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 62,361 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 46,540 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 35,173 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2006 25,396 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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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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