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YH03 FGS

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,237 mi
Last recorded93,237 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 FGS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 93,237 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 81,799 miles

Front drop links distorted but not weakened

Front tyre tread depths low

Fail 8 Dec 2015 81,799 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

EML lamp illuminated

Front drop links distorted but not weakened

Front tyre tread depths low

Pass 23 Dec 2014 72,205 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 72,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 70,531 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 70,531 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 63,187 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 58,790 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 54,926 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 54,926 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 49,691 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 49,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 41,066 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 41,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 38,798 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 38,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 32,872 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 27,236 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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YH03 FGS is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YH03 FGS, 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 YH03 FGS registered?

YH03 FGS is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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