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YD53 WLK

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,217 mi
Last recorded159,217 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 WLK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 159,217 miles

damage to drivers seat

damage to o/s/r wing

n/s/f sidelight slightly dim

oil leak at back of engine

scratches in windscreen

slight corrosion on sub-frame

Pass 27 Oct 2010 146,168 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 129,468 miles

rear brake discs worn

Fail 26 Oct 2009 129,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs worn

Pass 29 Oct 2008 112,747 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 112,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 96,153 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 96,153 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 75,457 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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YD53 WLK is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YD53 WLK, 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 YD53 WLK registered?

YD53 WLK is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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