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YN03 EUW

2003 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

174,067 mi
Last recorded174,067 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 EUW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 174,067 miles

drivers seatbelt slow at retracting

Fail 10 Oct 2014 174,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

drivers seatbelt slow at retracting

Pass 6 Nov 2013 159,978 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 159,978 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 138,411 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 116,757 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 101,506 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 101,506 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 92,631 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 78,338 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 62,961 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 62,829 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 48,310 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 47,846 miles

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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YN03 EUW is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YN03 EUW, 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 YN03 EUW registered?

YN03 EUW is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 August 2003.

Is YN03 EUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN03 EUW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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