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YD52 NBF

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

211,419 mi
Last recorded211,419 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 NBF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 211,419 miles

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 199,054 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 199,054 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 182,529 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 168,965 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 150,513 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 134,737 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 118,946 miles

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)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 104,145 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 93,094 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 93,094 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 81,297 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 69,857 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 57,009 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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YD52 NBF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YD52 NBF, 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 YD52 NBF registered?

YD52 NBF is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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The MOT history for YD52 NBF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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