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YH53 CXP

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,210 mi
Last recorded111,210 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 CXP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 111,210 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 111,210 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 111,202 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 109,341 miles

nearside front steering track rod end boot perished

rear suspension corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2023 102,140 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 96,014 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 96,014 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 88,360 miles

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2020 80,762 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 75,539 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 75,539 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 66,579 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 65,397 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 65,385 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and perished (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2016 63,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking due to age

Pass 20 Jan 2015 62,118 miles

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

OSR tyre 13psi

offside handbrake cable clip broken

offside rear brake binding

Pass 20 Jan 2014 58,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 54,979 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 54,979 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 49,578 miles

o/s/f position lamp dim.

Pass 8 Dec 2010 45,441 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 45,441 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 42,720 miles

both front tyre depths low

Pass 6 Nov 2008 37,158 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 34,370 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 28,608 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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YH53 CXP is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YH53 CXP, 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 YH53 CXP registered?

YH53 CXP is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is YH53 CXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH53 CXP shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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