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YO53 PYA

2003 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,112 mi
Last recorded101,112 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 PYA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2016 101,112 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 93,902 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 83,448 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 74,318 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 64,092 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 56,210 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 51,656 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 47,397 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 40,745 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 33,514 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 23,712 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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YO53 PYA is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YO53 PYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YO53 PYA registered?

YO53 PYA is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is YO53 PYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YO53 PYA shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YO53 PYA have outstanding finance?

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