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YJ53 OEU

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,875 mi
Last recorded118,875 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 OEU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 118,875 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 118,875 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 110,350 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 102,665 miles

flexi-pipe on exhaust loose (vibrating)

Fail 27 May 2014 102,665 miles

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

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

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

flexi-pipe on exhaust loose (vibrating)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 97,411 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 90,032 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 84,307 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 72,741 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 64,395 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 54,514 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 43,428 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 43,428 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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YJ53 OEU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 YJ53 OEU, 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 YJ53 OEU registered?

YJ53 OEU is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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