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YE03 STL

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,939 mi
Last recorded117,939 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 STL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 117,939 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 102,700 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 102,700 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 90,474 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 90,474 miles

Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 78,306 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 78,306 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2012 68,792 miles

flat spot on tread n/s/r tyre & inner wall cracking slightly

n/s/r door wont open from outside

Fail 30 May 2012 68,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

flat spot on tread n/s/r tyre & inner wall cracking slightly

n/s/r door wont open from outside

Pass 30 Nov 2010 61,882 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 56,991 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 47,935 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 38,774 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 29,733 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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YE03 STL 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 YE03 STL, 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 YE03 STL registered?

YE03 STL is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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