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YO53 UJP

2003 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,277 mi
Last recorded118,277 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 UJP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 118,277 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 118,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 118,160 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 116,931 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 107,627 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 102,820 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 102,820 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 93,984 miles

Oil leak

advise front brake pads staring to wear low and brake discs lipped.

advise nearside front headlight output is reduced.

advise nearside front tyre sidewall damage and wearing low on 3mm.

advise nearside front upper drop link dust cover split.

Fail 22 Jul 2014 93,984 miles

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

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

Oil leak

advise front brake pads staring to wear low and brake discs lipped.

advise nearside front headlight output is reduced.

advise nearside front tyre sidewall damage and wearing low on 3mm.

advise nearside front upper drop link dust cover split.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 84,603 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 74,898 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 67,760 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 59,475 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 59,475 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 45,427 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 45,427 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 35,228 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 29,111 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 29,111 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 26,936 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 UJP is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UJP, 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 UJP is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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