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YD52 XDB

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,201 mi
Last recorded103,201 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 XDB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 103,201 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 101,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 100,153 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 98,825 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 96,675 miles

Advise offside rear tyre perished and split.

Pass 15 Sep 2014 95,076 miles

advise both front headlight lenses faded and has a reduced output of light.

Pass 7 Oct 2013 93,563 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 93,563 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 92,213 miles

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 90,308 miles

Oil leak

advise front brake pads wearing low and discs lipped and corroded.

advise offside front tyre cut in sidewall.

Pass 3 Sep 2010 88,228 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 86,508 miles

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake pads getting low

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 15 Jan 2010 86,348 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake pads getting low

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 21 Jan 2009 76,785 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 67,284 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 54,798 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 37,896 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 37,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 XDB is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XDB, 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 XDB registered?

YD52 XDB is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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The MOT history for YD52 XDB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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