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YD52 NEU

2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,620 mi
Last recorded102,620 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp86,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 NEU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 102,620 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 95,870 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 94,006 miles

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

wipers stop in middle of screen some times

Fail 24 Feb 2012 94,006 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

wipers stop in middle of screen some times

Pass 29 Jan 2011 86,765 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 86,728 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 79,188 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 78,953 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2010 78,885 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2009 74,999 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 74,999 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 66,869 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 59,233 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 51,285 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp?

Based on 6,808 MOT tests across 533 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
533
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 166
position lamp(s) not working 115
coil spring broken 110
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 64
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YD52 NEU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 86,656 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 Vector 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD52 NEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YD52 NEU registered?

YD52 NEU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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