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YO53 PYP

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,520 mi
Last recorded111,520 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 PYP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 111,520 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 111,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 106,912 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 101,261 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking inner edges - replacement advised

Pass 28 Mar 2015 94,418 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 89,701 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 87,086 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking inside sidewall

Pass 9 May 2012 83,487 miles

near side rear lower spring locating rubber mount missing.o/s/r cracked

Fail 9 May 2012 83,496 miles

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

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

near side rear lower spring locating rubber mount missing.o/s/r cracked

Pass 19 May 2011 75,374 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 13 May 2010 66,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 58,780 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 49,998 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 42,482 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 PYP is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PYP, 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 YO53 PYP registered?

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

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