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YO53 TCZ

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,218 mi
Last recorded177,218 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 177,218 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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)

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2016 163,408 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2016 163,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2015 152,074 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 152,074 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 144,353 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 144,353 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 134,742 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 134,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 127,947 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 127,947 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 112,219 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 90,335 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 86,509 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 86,509 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 79,141 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 70,647 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 70,647 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 49,046 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 49,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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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YO53 TCZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YO53 TCZ, 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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YO53 TCZ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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