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YD52 XRS

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,966 mi
Last recorded175,966 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 XRS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 175,966 miles

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 175,470 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT SEATBELT SLOW TO RETRACT

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 162,846 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

headlight outputs [bulbs] slightly reduced

nearside and offside front seatbelts slow to retract

no oil reading on dipstick [litre added]

Pass 12 Apr 2013 150,362 miles

headlamp outputs slightly reduced

Fail 11 Apr 2013 150,361 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

headlamp outputs slightly reduced

Fail 23 Apr 2012 135,186 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front registraion plate very slight deteriation top edge

rear section exhaust centre hanger missing however exhaust is adequatly supported

Pass 23 Apr 2012 135,186 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front registraion plate very slight deteriation top edge

rear section exhaust centre hanger missing however exhaust is adequatly supported

Pass 21 Apr 2011 119,332 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 104,368 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 90,025 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 77,604 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 65,752 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 53,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 53,590 miles

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

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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YD52 XRS is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 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 YD52 XRS, 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 XRS registered?

YD52 XRS is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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