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YN53 OUH

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,953 mi
Last recorded198,953 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 OUH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 198,953 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 198,913 miles

Exhaust system insecure at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear sidelight has a bulb out

Pass 3 May 2018 195,923 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 195,901 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 194,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 191,990 miles

rear tyres cracking on inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2016 191,990 miles

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

rear tyres cracking on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2015 186,422 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes greased

Pass 29 May 2014 182,576 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 23 May 2014 182,575 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipes greased

Pass 12 Nov 2013 175,659 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 157,411 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 157,411 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 148,208 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 138,765 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 127,954 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 111,262 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 111,262 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 91,461 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 65,699 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 65,699 miles

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

nsf driveshaft oil seal leaking

osr tyre going out of shape inside edge

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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YN53 OUH is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YN53 OUH, 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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YN53 OUH is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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