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YC53 TYG

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,702 mi
Last recorded122,702 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 TYG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 122,702 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 122,702 miles

Braking system leaking nearside front calliper/hose (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 113,390 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nsf tyre wearing very slightly on inner shoulder

oil leak

osr tyre wearing on shoulders

Fail 18 Aug 2016 113,323 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nsf tyre wearing very slightly on inner shoulder

oil leak

osr tyre wearing on shoulders

Pass 18 Aug 2015 104,061 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 104,061 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 93,782 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2013 81,765 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 73,982 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 68,739 miles

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

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2010 64,229 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 57,398 miles

both front tyres low on tread.

rear tyres worn on edges.

Pass 6 Aug 2008 47,409 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 38,090 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 33,240 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 TYG is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YC53 TYG, 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 TYG registered?

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

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