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YD53 NKK

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

34,756 mi
Last recorded34,756 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 NKK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 34,756 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 33,936 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 33,383 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 32,106 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 30,717 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated clip adrift top ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 29,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 28,672 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 28,672 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective incorrect fuel cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 27,758 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 26,604 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 25,318 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 24,646 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 23,371 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 22,153 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 21,134 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 18,635 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 16,942 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 16,942 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 14,645 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 14,553 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 12,569 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 10,404 miles

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
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YD53 NKK is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 YD53 NKK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD53 NKK registered?

YD53 NKK is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is YD53 NKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD53 NKK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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