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YD53 WMJ

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,636 mi
Last recorded90,636 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 WMJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 90,636 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 86,851 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 86,851 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2011 82,173 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 78,502 miles

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

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

rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges - nearside particularly bad

Pass 24 Apr 2010 76,031 miles

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

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

both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2010 76,031 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2009 74,660 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 71,559 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 66,590 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 66,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 56,386 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 WMJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WMJ, 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 WMJ registered?

YD53 WMJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is YD53 WMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD53 WMJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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