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YC53 SSJ

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 217cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,109 mi
Last recorded127,109 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 SSJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine217cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 127,109 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 118,194 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 106,673 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 96,541 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 96,541 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 84,327 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 84,327 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 71,697 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 60,461 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2008 60,461 miles

Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2007 46,296 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 46,296 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 SSJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 217cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SSJ, 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 SSJ registered?

YC53 SSJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is YC53 SSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC53 SSJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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