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YO53 RSX

2003 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,432 mi
Last recorded80,432 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 RSX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 80,432 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

offside front seat does not tip up allowing access to rear

Fail 7 May 2021 80,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

offside front seat does not tip up allowing access to rear

Pass 12 Oct 2018 79,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas. sill covers fitted

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and painted with thick black paint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 79,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas. sill covers fitted

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and painted with thick black paint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2016 77,172 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear tyres wearing inner edges

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

poor beam pattern in headlamps

Pass 11 Mar 2015 68,925 miles

sill covers fitted

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

very poor beam pattern in headlamps

Pass 19 Mar 2014 63,778 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

advise petrol tank straps slightly corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2013 60,790 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 21 Feb 2012 54,488 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2011 50,655 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2010 47,998 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 11 Mar 2009 42,649 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 16 Apr 2008 35,485 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 35,485 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

cracking to n/s/r tyre not affecting the tyre structure cracking to o/s/r tyre not affecting the tyre stucture

Pass 16 Oct 2007 33,387 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 23,596 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 RSX is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 RSX, 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 RSX registered?

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

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