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YG03 CLP

2003 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,799 mi
Last recorded128,799 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 CLP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 128,799 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 125,877 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 123,064 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 118,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 114,116 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 110,611 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 104,457 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 99,514 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 97,321 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 95,484 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 93,065 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 93,065 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 88,570 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 78,861 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 69,721 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 59,785 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 49,234 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 49,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 38,639 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 38,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 26,915 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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YG03 CLP is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YG03 CLP, 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 YG03 CLP registered?

YG03 CLP is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is YG03 CLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG03 CLP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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